A Founder's Life
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A Founder's Life
The Mindset That Helps Young People Succeed - J.D. LaRock - S5 - E10
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Organization: Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
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What if entrepreneurship education isn’t just about starting businesses, but about building confidence, agency, and lifelong opportunity?
In this episode, J.D. LaRock, President & CEO of NFTE, shares how entrepreneurship education transforms young people from underserved communities, why confidence is often the biggest barrier to success, and how mindset development carries far beyond business ownership. We also talk about family, health, balance, and the pivotal mentors who change lives.
What you’ll learn:
• Why confidence matters more than credentials
• How entrepreneurship education builds agency
• The role family and mentors play in long-term success
• How health and balance fuel leadership
• NFTE’s global impact and future vision
⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 – Why Entrepreneurship Requires Support & Confidence
1:32 – J.D.’s Education Journey & Path to NFTE
4:13 – Teaching Confidence Through Entrepreneurship
8:24 – Health, Family & Living a Balanced Life
16:23 – Pivotal Mentors, NFTE’s Growth & Advice for Entrepreneurs
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