Join Finjan Show host, Faris Alami, as he discusses trends in Entrepreneurship. What are the characteristics that Entrepreneurs around the world share, no matter the industry or opportunity?

“Athletes have a lot of skills that can transfer into being a successful entrepreneur… The trick is reshaping those skills effectively into the business world and my role is helping athletes realize their potential.” -Zachary Hoffman

“Don’t be scared… Be strategic” - Faris Alami

“My advice would be, don’t wait for perfection… I’m results-oriented by nature and a lot of times it’s hard to look at the journey. Focus on the journey… and how you impact others.” - Kirsha Campbell

“I’ve met many amazing leaders that were not in any kind of management roles but they were powerful because of their insights and their leadership skills” -Faris Alami

“I learned to create content like a marketer and not like a content creator. I want people to see me as the expert… I have big goals and I’m looking forward to continuing to build.” -Asyraaf Fero

“Through the work with the amazing organizations that we partner with, there is a unique approach to creating these programs.” -Faris Alami

“For me, it’s really important to bring this work out into the world so that more people can have access to these kinds of ideas. That’s the high point for me is knowing I’m impacting the world.” -Marc Manashil

“Even though I had the capabilities, I didn’t have the confidence level-my own belief about myself did not match the job…Focusing on identity, beliefs, and behaviors made the biggest impact on success.” -Richard Friesen

“You really must believe very deeply in the work that you are doing… there will always be self doubt. In those moments-that is when you tune in and believe in your purpose.” -Meris Gebhardt

“Recognizing that there’s a difference between the person and the business is key in handling failure as an entrepreneur.” -Faris Alami

“Knowing that I’m impacting someone else’s life doing what I’m gifted to do… That is one of the highs of entrepreneurship.” -Fatima Barnes

“Entrepreneurship ecosystems create the environment and attract the key players to their communities” -Faris Alami

"Fall in love with the problem and not the solution. Things change all the time-be focused on the problem and providing value to your target audience." -Ovi Negrean

"Trust comes from understanding the frame of reference of the judges and filling in the information they need to make a decision in the most compelling way." -Faris Alami

"I think all of my experience allowed me to deal with the highs and lows of being a business owner-but I'm still determined because I love what I do." -Alexis Williams

"Focus on why you're doing what you're doing-this comes from the experience you've had throughout your journey" -Faris Alami

"I offer effective tools and systems for my clients to not only be problem solvers in their business, but problem solvers in their life" -Beatrice Adenodi