Think Like an Entrepreneur: From Crisis to Opportunity | Cary Singleton | TEDxPepperdineUniversity

Описание: Society's reluctance to discuss personal finance hinders our ability to become financially competent," says Cary Singleton, co-founder of the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. In this passionate talk, Cary shares the innovative approach the Foundation is taking with its new, free digital channel, Million Stories, which harnesses the power of entertainment to captivate, educate and inspire a whole generation to become entrepreneurs/CEOs of their lives. Cary Singleton, Vice President/Director at the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship. The foundation is dedicated to encouraging financial competence using the compelling power of entertainment. Their initiatives, the Million Stories Media channel and Venture Valley esports-style entrepreneurship game, will help generate a national conversation that sparks a movement, empowering their audiences to gain the skills to manage their financial futures with confidence—and think like entrepreneurs. Cary was fortunate to grow up in an entrepreneurial family who encouraged innovation and creative problem-solving. Her multiple careers have included designing and building custom homes, marketing consultation, manufacturing, and business leadership. She was previously active on boards of local and state organizations in Arizona, Oregon and California relating to housing (Habitat for Humanity & National Association of Home Builders), mentoring (Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Tucson Children’s Museum, Paxis/Peacebuilders Violence Prevention), and various arts organizations. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx