Entrepreneurs must learn to trust themselves

The speaker shares their journey of starting the New Covent Garden Soup company in 1987, feeling unprepared due to their scientific background, and learning to balance logical and creative thinking. They discuss overcoming self-doubt by attending business school and trusting in experiential learning, which ultimately led to personal growth and the company's success.

What was the speaker's educational background before starting the New Covent Garden Soup company?

• Arts

• Business

• Engineering

• Science

What internal conflict did the speaker experience while running the company?

• Balancing work and personal life

• Managing finances and resources

• Hiring the right team

• Right brain vs. left brain thinking

How did the speaker initially try to gain more confidence in their business role?

• By attending networking events

• By reading business books

• By attending business school

• By hiring a mentor

What realization helped the speaker to relax and gain confidence in their role?

• Experience is more relevant than qualifications

• Success is guaranteed with hard work

• Networking is key to success

• Hiring the right people solves all problems

What was the outcome of the speaker's journey of self-trust and learning?

• The company merged with another

• The company became successful

• The company was sold

• The company failed