The Power of Naivety: Building Wealthy Social Enterprises with Brett Wigdortz
November 12, 2024
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Brett Wigdortz, Founder of Teach First and tiny.co. Together, they explore Brett's journey from management consultant to education pioneer, discussing why being young is an advantage in entrepreneurship, and how to spot life-changing opportunities.
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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