What did you learn from your first business attempt at 14?

Fabricio Bloisi
Replied byFabricio Bloisi

CEO, Prosus and Naspers at Prosus

Niche: AI, eCommerce, Marketplace, Technology, Finance, Edu, Health & Wellness
Revenue: $1M+/month
Location: UK
Started: 2015 or earlier

At 14 I built inventory software and tried to sell it to shopping centers. I talked to close to 200 and sold zero at first. It was strange for them to trust a 14 year old. But I did not quit. I learned that entrepreneurship is not about the idea, it is about grit, improvement, and persistence.

0
From the Full Interview

This answer is part of a full interview with Fabricio Bloisi, CEO, Prosus and Naspers at Prosus.

Share this Answer

Found this insight valuable? Share it with your network to help others learn from Fabricio Bloisi's experience.

Related Answers

No related answers found.