As we delve into the world of entrepreneurship, the likes of Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos become household names. While taking action to support entrepreneurship in Latin America may seem counterintuitive, it’s crucial not to underestimate the vital role small and mid-sized business owners play in driving local economic growth and development.
In line with the Center for Strategic and International Studies“The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) startup ecosystem is having a profound impact on the region, driving an era of innovation that fosters competitiveness and financial growth.”
Startups in this region are notably proactive in addressing issues like financial inclusion, digitalization, enhanced healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
The International Development Association’s mission to reduce poverty and promote economic growth in developing countries is crucial to achieving global prosperity.Only 40% of Latin American youths express a desire to become entrepreneurs.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s report? Entrepreneurial endeavors in this region are more closely tied to the scarcity of alternative job opportunities for young people.
While individual elements may hold some truth, their collective validity remains uncertain. Despite the growing demand from educational institutions for entrepreneurship programs, these initiatives appear to be valuable in multiple contexts: by fostering entrepreneurial endeavors and the economic growth they bring; and by assisting young individuals achieve success in their entrepreneurial pursuits.
The entrepreneurial spirit has a profound impact on modern businesses as well. One current research asserts that entrepreneurs’ proficiency in executing ideas equips them with a distinct capability to successfully bring novel concepts to the marketplace. These expertise prove valuable beyond their initial application in start-ups, enabling established corporations to successfully introduce new services.
At its foundation, Cisco’s innovative spirit is deeply rooted – a legacy born from the visionary endeavors of Len Bosack and Sandy Lerner when they founded the company in 1984. Since the two were located at separate workstations on different networks, using distinct local area network protocols, they were unable to communicate via electronic mail with each other from their workplaces at Stanford University. A major hurdle was overcome by the creation of the multiprotocol router. And Cisco was born.
Founded on a singular goal to resolve a pressing problem, the entrepreneurs’ innovative spirit has evolved into a global phenomenon, with Cisco’s dedication to nurturing this expertise remaining unwavering.
To empower innovative minds and drive business growth, Cisco Networking Academy is introducing a pioneering course, Discovering Entrepreneurship, dedicated to igniting the spark of entrepreneurial spirit.
This comprehensive 20-hour course forms the foundation of our three-part entrepreneurship series, equipping learners with the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship and empowering them to craft innovative solutions to tackle workplace challenges effectively.
The Discovering Entrepreneurship course requires no prerequisites beyond having completed high school, basic computer literacy, and familiarity with the internet, and is available in both English and Spanish. Therefore, we invite innovative minds with a vision to utilize Discovering Entrepreneurship as a springboard to transform their aspirations into tangible reality.
Whether seeking to bring a bold new venture to life or simply strengthen one’s entrepreneurial acumen for improved career prospects, now is the ideal time to take action.
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We’re thrilled to offer Cisco Networking Academy educators in Latin America the opportunity to showcase their “Discovering Entrepreneurship” programs as we launch a joint marketing campaign and prize competition.
Educators who excel in enrolling a diverse range of students have the opportunity to receive attractive rewards.
Join forces with us to spark entrepreneurship across Latin America through our limited-time marketing campaign – be a part of this unique opportunity today! Begin instructing at the moment!
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– OECD/CAF/ECLAC (2016),
– (Economics Working Paper Collection, Division of Economics and Enterprise, Working Paper 1811)
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