Based on interviews conducted by the American journalist, host and creator for his National Public Radio (NPR) podcast of the same name, How I Built This is an interesting peek into what makes entrepreneurs successful. “Time and again I found classic heroic journeys embedded in these case studies,” he writes in the introduction. He says successful entrepreneurs are helped not just by an idea, but also a desire to strike out on their own, an opportunity to leverage their skills and experience, and sometimes, simply a lucky break. Sometimes, the lack of a game-plan can work just as well, says Raz in the book. With virtual events taking precedence during the lockdown, Raz says the disruption in the technology and innovation sectors has actually helped him.

Source: The Hindu December 07, 2020 12:06 UTC