Spotlight on Entrepreneurship

Spotlight on Entrepreneurship

by carolyn smarr

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What language does the word Entrepreneur come from?

Poll

What is the Meaning of Entrepreneur in it's original language?

• Boss

• Undertaker

• Glue Salesman

• Father

​https://youtu.be/QvrcanEy2Gg

​Let's watch a short video on the origins of the word.

Multiple Select

Do you know what an Entrepreneur is?

• A manager of a company

• An owner of a business

• Someone who takes risk to start a new business venture

• An employee of a company

Open Ended

Do you know any Entrepreneurs in your family or community?

Poll

Would you like to be an Entrepreneur or have your own business?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• I'm not sure

Poll

Do you think Entrepreneurship plays an important role in the UAE?

• Yes, Absolutely

• Yes , somewhat but big businesses are more important

• Maybe a little

• No, it is not important

Poll

Do you think you are too young to be an Entrepreneur now?

• Yes

• No, I'm ready

• Maybe it is not allowed

​Let's watch a video on young Entrepreneurs who achieved great success

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​edpuzzle.com/media/61260ae25fdee54188033305

Open Ended

List 2 qualities the young entrepreneurs possesed which helped them to be successful.

Multiple Choice

All 3 of the teens had their parents working for their businesses.

• True

• False, only 2 

Poll

If you had your own business would you like to have your family members working for you?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

​Let's read an article on an Entrepreneur trying to help other young Entrepreneurs in the UAE

https://www.arabianbusiness.com/startup/467436-uae-based-entrepreneur-looking-to-bridge-the-gap-between-student-start-up