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The Power of Naivety: Building Wealthy Social Enterprises with Brett Wigdortz
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In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Brett Wigdortz, Founder of Teach First and Tiney.
Join them as they explore:
- How Brett transformed from management consultant to education entrepreneur
- Why being young and "naive" can be your greatest asset
- The importance of early years education in closing the opportunity gap
- How to identify and seize life-changing opportunities
- The evolution of leadership skills over a 20-year journey
- The differences between running a charity and a tech startup
Brett is a social entrepreneur who founded Teach First, which became one of the UK's largest graduate recruiters. After 15 years leading Teach First, he co-founded Tiney, a tech platform revolutionizing early years education through supporting childminders. His work has impacted millions of children and thousands of educators across the UK.
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