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Stanford University

Stanford Seminar - Catalyst for Innovation, Carlos Watson of Ozy Media

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Explore the journey of entrepreneurship and innovation with Carlos Watson, founder of Ozy Media, in this Stanford seminar. Gain insights into Watson's experiences at Harvard, McKinsey, and his path to creating a successful media company. Discover the four key factors that contributed to his success, including the importance of style and flavor in content creation. Learn about the value of hard work, organization, and building strong partnerships. Understand the challenges faced during the first two years of a startup and the significance of continuous creativity. Draw inspiration from Watson's references to "The Alchemist" and Steve Jobs, and discover how to cultivate the willingness and confidence needed to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.

Syllabus

Introduction
Entrepreneurialism
Harvard
Entrepreneurship
McKinsey
McKenzie
Mark Jones
What would it take
Four things stood out
Style and flavor
The Presidential Daily Brief
The Importance of Hard Work
Be Incredibly Organized
Great Partners
First Year
Second Year
Blank Sheet of Paper
Be Keep on Creating
Willingness and Confidence
The Alchemist
Steve Jobs
Sean Braswell

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Stanford Online

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