The premise of the Arc Initiative is simple, giving entrepreneurs around the world the necessary toolbox for developing their business into an efficiently operated success.The key point I have taken away from all the stories we heard about, is that everyone who has attended the workshop and are now succeeding in business, all share an incredibly strong drive to achieve the best for their enterprise. I realized that although business skills can be taught or acquired, what makes a successful entrepreneur, anywhere in the world, is the universal drive for success. I was particularly impressed by our Skype session with the owner of the Internet café in Addis Ababa, who had such a clear vision of the logistics of his business, as well as a great understanding of where he wanted to take the business in years to come.

It is now clear as ever for me, that great ideas, and capable individuals ready to execute these ideas, will never be in shortage. The Arc Initiative permits people to have access to the same knowledge we get here in Vancouver, thus giving entrepreneurs worldwide the same opportunity to succeed regardless of background, financial standing, or previous education.

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