The Davos Idea Began With a Book

The speaker discusses their transition from teaching leadership and corporate management to creating a platform for business and political leaders to meet. Initially motivated by boredom and previous experiences, they founded the platform as a non-profit to attract government participation. The first conference was held in 1971, and the speaker shares a personal story about meeting their spouse during this time. The couple plans to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary privately.

What subject did the speaker initially teach before creating the platform?

• Sociology

• Political Science

• Leadership and Corporate Management

• Economics

Why did the speaker decide to establish the platform as a non-profit?

• To focus on educational purposes

• To avoid taxes

• To attract government participation

• To maximize profits

In what year did the speaker hold their first conference?

• 1969

• 1990

• 1971

• 1980

How did the speaker meet their spouse?

• Through mutual friends

• At a university

• During a business meeting

• At a conference

Where do the speaker and their spouse plan to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary?

• In a large city

• At a conference center

• At a beach resort

• In a small mountain church