What drives Innovation in Entrepreneurship?
At JA Europe , we empower close to 7 million youth to become future entrepreneurs and leaders. When I visit various expos in over 40 European countries, I am amazed to see how young entrepreneurs are able to innovate. Indeed, innovation is the heartbeat of entrepreneurship. It’s what turns simple and bold ideas into world-changing solutions. Over the years, I’ve seen countless young innovators take the leap-turning challenges into opportunities and reimagining the way we live and work. So I asked myself, what really drives innovation in entrepreneurship?
As with every leader, to me, innovation starts with a simple “Why?” or “What if?” Why do things not work?, and what if we do it differently than everyone else? It’s about looking not necessarily at the entire world but even at the community around us and seeing possibilities that spark the why. At JA in Europe, we foster this mindset, encouraging young people to think outside the box and challenge the status quo.
The best ideas often come when different minds meet and we operate in over 40 Countries accros Europe. Whether it’s students working with global partners or businesses collaborating across sectors, innovation thrives when we break silos and work together.
From over 60,000 mini-companies created last year with JA support, we also saw that very often the purpose of our young entrepreneurs is bigger than profit. From tackling climate change to creating jobs, JA entrepreneurs who align their goals with purpose are the ones who are inspiring trust and lasting impact.
#Technology as a Tool for Good Generative AI, blockchain, and emerging tech are game-changers—but it’s how entrepreneurs use them to make life better that really matters.
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At JA, we help the next generation of leaders harness these tools for impact. Thanks to initiatives like #EUCodeWeek, we are seeing millions of young people accessing the necessary #skills they need to succeed in this domain.
#Innovation isn’t about reinventing the wheel; it’s about reimagining what’s possible, and our youth are reimagining it.
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“…very often the purpose of our young entrepreneurs is bigger than profit. From tackling climate change to creating jobs, JA entrepreneurs who align their goals with purpose are the ones who are inspiring trust and lasting impact.” Thank you for this and the other insights in your article based on the experience at JA Europe, Salvatore Nigro . Similar experiences are being seen in other places beyond including North America and Africa. This is a great read for those who care about entrepreneurship and innovation.