Interview. Irina Anghel Enescu (young global leader World Economic Forum): In Romania there is space to create

Georgeta Gheorghe 09/03/2018 | 10:00

One of the jurors of the entrepreneurship program Future Makers, a program for entrepreneurs aged 20-29, Irina Anghel Enescu, young global leader at the World Economic Forum, is keen to highlight that when it comes to entrepreneurship, one should not draw a clear line between the challenges and opportunities.

 

 

What are the challenges and opportunities for young people who want to start a business in Romania compared to elsewhere?

What I am keen to stress is that it is important to have both challenges and opportunities, because those who thrive on chaos make good entrepreneurs and are fuelled by both of them. In order to set things in motion, you need to see problems as opportunities and in Romania we have a lot of them to solve. As an entrepreneur, you can see the solutions if you look around and find meaning in satisfying local needs.

 

What obstacles should Romanians overcome when it comes to mentality?

One of the big challenges is a fatalistic attitude. Unfortunately, a lot of people get discouraged and it is difficult to start doing things if you are discouraged. And the fact that there are problems should make them think that there is work to be done. Secondly, finding partners is a challenge. The Romanian education system does not prepare young people for teamwork.

 

Is there any specific advice you have for young entrepreneurs?

Early entrepreneurship poses specific challenges, which is why it is extremely important to have a mentor. Research shows that high growth entrepreneurship is found among people who have already had a career in corporations.

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