#0353  –  Educational Entrepreneurship with Bob Luddy

#0353 – Educational Entrepreneurship with Bob Luddy

Author: Jon S. Rennie December 1, 2024 Duration: 44:27
Today, our guest is Bob Luddy, and we're discussing Educational Entrepreneurship. Bob is the founder of CaptiveAire, St. Thomas More Academy, Franklin Academy, Thales Academy, and Thales College, defines and discusses the "educational entrepreneur." He explains education's role in changing culture, the significance of finding the right people for leadership roles, and the value of persistence in building an organization. At the close of the episode, Bob explains why he wanted to found a college. Making entrepreneurs is, in one sense, impossible, but the conditions for entrepreneurship involve immersion in liberal education and vast experience in business. That's what Bob wants Thales College to be. This special episode with Bob Luddy was originally aired on the The Optimistic Curmudgeon podcast. Show resources: Thales College CaptiveAire Bob's autobiography, An Entrepreneurial Life Bob's latest book, The Thales Way Sponsors: Farrow Skin Care Salty Sailor Coffee Company Leader Connect The Qualified Leadership Series ____ Get all of Jon Rennie's bestselling leadership books for 15% off the regular price today! HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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