[Authored by Mr. Jose Gonazalez, Instructor of Entrepreneurship and International business]
I recently returned from leading a group of our MBA students to Chile, South America. While in Santiago, the capital city, we had the opportunity to visit several companies. We studied the business climate and explored the Chilean culture.
One of the most memorable visits we made was to Araucania Yarns, an entrepreneurial venture that sells artisan fibers for weaving and knitting. The company’s founder Michelle Boisier captivated our group as she shared her remarkable entrepreneurial journey. Araucania provides employment for about 40 people and exports 100% of its production mostly to the United States.
I’ve always been a strong believer in Entrepreneurial training, especially for high potential micro entrepreneurs, so I was interested when Michelle commented that her business wouldn’t have gotten off the ground like it did, had it not been for an organization I wasn’t familiar with: Endeavor.
Endeavor’s mission is to transform the economies of emerging markets by identifying and supporting high-impact entrepreneurs. It’s worth taking a look at their model and impact. Endeavors’ work throughout the world, is another great example of what entrepreneurial education can do to transform ‘industries, communities and entire countries."
Authored by Mr. Jose Gonazalez, Instructor of Entrepreneurship and International business