I found this wonderful video snippet from professor Tina Seelig of Stanford University, from her presentation, The Art of Teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
It shows the power of the imagination to turn problems into opportunities. In these experiments the starting points were extremely simple starting materials plus motivated students, unleashing their inner entrepreneur. It’s a fertile ground for creativity and innovation, no matter what problem is presented.
You can listen to the complete 52 minute talk called The Art of Teaching Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Tina Seelig is the author of the recent best selling book, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World. Written for newbies embarking on the entrepreneurial journey, business people at various levels of experience have found many useful ideas as well.





Knowing the Law behind leading a successful life does not automatically enable you to actually create a successful life or business. And yet, we know our thoughts create our reality. Even the scientists have told us that.
Modern history is filled with stories of impossible dreams being fulfilled. Entrepreneurs overcome insurmountable odds to accomplish their dreams. They tap into a deep well of inner strength, courage and self-confidence. And some have even shared their success pathways, wanting to help others reach or even surpass the level they themselves enjoy. Many students, however, have been unable to achieve similar success, even when properly motivated. Why is that?
Recently, Tulshi Sen sat down with radio show host Shushma Datt in Vancouver Canada to share the process of how to overcome the fear of success and develop a powerful mindset for success in business and in life.
Many people creating an online business are getting completely overwhelmed. They’ve entered this vast ocean without knowing exactly where to go, what kind of boat is needed, or what types of oars or engines are required to get there.