My children have been learning lessons about entrepreneurship since they were in kindergarten, and these lessons are paying off: even though they are only 22, 18, and 15, they have already collectively launched three nonprofit organizations and several new businesses. Naveen Jain businesschildcollectively share on social
All the conservation efforts in the world won't be enough to make a dent in the oncoming sustainability crisis our planet faces. Naveen Jain conservationcrisisdent Change image and share on social
Because I was poor I had one special advantage. When you are poor, and basic survival is your concern, you have no alternative but to be an entrepreneur. You must take action to survive just as you must take action to seize an opportunity. Naveen Jain actionadvantagealternative share on social
True philanthropy requires a disruptive mindset, innovative thinking and a philosophy driven by entrepreneurial insights and creative opportunities. Naveen Jain creativedisruptivedrive Change image and share on social
I worked for Microsoft until 1996, till I had a different angle to view life. I wanted to be an entrepreneur and control my own destiny. Naveen Jain anglecontroldestiny Change image and share on social
Humans have always used our intelligence and creativity to improve our existence. After all, we invented the wheel, discovered how to make fire, invented the printing press and found a vaccine for polio. Naveen Jain creativitydiscoverexistence share on social
It's really easy to create a $1 billion company - you just have to solve a $10 billion problem. Naveen Jain billioncompanycreate Change image and share on social
We owe it to our children to equip them with all the capabilities they'll need to thrive in the limitless world beyond the classrooms. Naveen Jain capabilitychildclassroom Change image and share on social
Governments take too long to get things done and there are far too many varied interests at stake. If you were starting a business today and needed a partner, you would never choose a large bureaucratic institution like the government. Naveen Jain bureaucraticbusinesschoose share on social
I understand human needs. I grew up where far too many people lived day to day without elemental needs like food and shelter. Naveen Jain dayelementalfood Change image and share on social
