Sparking entrepreneurship at the GW University
Professor Lex McCusker is the director of student entrepreneurship programs at The George Washington University. He has a rich resume with decades of success, featuring a leading role in corporate innovation and the launching of his own text-to-speech startup. In this episode, he shares his advice to students and career changers on navigating entrepreneurship, building trust in collaborating and leaning in to your personal development.
Just jump in with both feet. Forget the fear— accept the fact that it's going to be trial and error and that you're going to skin your knee and bruise your shins. Just get in there and do it.
In this episode, you'll discover:
- How Professor Lex McCusker made the transition from psychology to business.
- The importance of developing and growth regardless of your field.
- Advice for leaving a corporate position for your side hustle.
- How to position your pitch to garner the best support from family.
- Advice for working within a large corporation.
- Thoughts for student entrepreneurs
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