Episode Spotlight

Entrepreneurship is about finding opportunities and capitalizing on them. In this spirit, those who are successful can create opportunities for others by inspiring and mentoring. Jonathan Ortmans talks about the initiatives of his publication EntrepreneurshipWeek USA and implores the listening audience to embrace the notion of creating a national network of entrpreneurship that links those who are starting businesses every day. After all, "it's about innovation and fostering the spirit of invention that built this country."

About Jonathan Ortmans:

Jonathan has more than 20 years experience in engaging the American public in the public policy decision-making process. He serves as president of the Public Forum Institute, an independent, nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating the most advanced and effective means of fostering public discourse and debate on major issues of the day. Jonathan is also leading EntrepreneurshipWeek USA, an initiative launched by the Kauffman Foundation, New York Times and Inc. magazine to inspire young people everywhere to explore their potential as self-starters and entrepreneurs.