Entrepreneurship and Social Capital

Entrepreneurship and Social Capital

Assessment

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Created by

Liam Anderson

Business, Education, Life Skills, Professional Development

10th Grade - University

Hard

Saamra shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur at 39, despite early exposure to entrepreneurship through her parents. She highlights the lack of diverse role models and pathways in entrepreneurship, especially for Black individuals. Saamra emphasizes the importance of demystifying entrepreneurship, providing diverse role models, and leveraging social capital. She advocates for teaching young people to create jobs, not just do them, to close the wealth gap and prepare for future economic challenges.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Saamra finally see herself as an entrepreneur?

45

39

30

25

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Saamra's perception of entrepreneurship during her time at Stanford Business School?

It was a clear and accessible path for everyone.

It was only for those with financial capital.

It was a magical and exclusive process.

It was irrelevant to her career goals.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common Black entrepreneur role model in sports or entertainment?

Jay-Z

Oprah Winfrey

Serena Williams

Michael Jordan

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of Saamra's work with young Black individuals?

To provide them with scholarships

To encourage them to pursue traditional careers

To help them become job creators

To teach them financial management

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key factors Saamra identifies as critical to entrepreneurial success?

Social capital

Financial capital

Technical skills

Marketing expertise

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which pathway to entrepreneurship does Saamra mention as receiving disproportionate attention?

Side hustling

Small business ownership

High-growth tech

Intrapreneurship

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one method Saamra suggests to make role models more relatable to young people?

Celebrity endorsements

Financial incentives

Near-peer mentorship

Online courses

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Saamra, what is a significant barrier to entrepreneurial equity?

High competition

Lack of education

Limited access to relationships

Insufficient government support

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic impact does Saamra suggest could result from closing the earnings gap?

Decrease in inflation rates

Addition of over eight trillion dollars to the US economy

Reduction in national debt

Increase in unemployment

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Saamra believe would have been different if she had started her entrepreneurial journey earlier?

She would have chosen a different career path.

She would have faced more challenges.

She would be on her second or third startup.

She would have been less successful.

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