Publisher's Synopsis
"What a fun way to introduce kids to the idea of building a business. Steve Glaveski shows it's never too early to start learning how to think like an entrepreneur." Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of ORIGINALS and GIVE AND TAKE, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife"Steve Glaveski has provided a magical book that teaches kids about entrepreneurship. It should be a part of every parent / child reading library at an early age." Brad Feld, Co-founder of Techstars and VC firm, Foundry Group"Kids are naturally curious and creative, but successful innovation requires more. My 8 and 11 year old kids described Lemonade Stand as 'cool' and a 'fun way to learn about business.' A great way to help budding young entrepreneurs!" Scott Anthony, Bestselling author of several Harvard University Press books on innovation, and Senior Partner at Innosight---Once upon a time, we used to go to school to learn how to become something. An accountant, a lawyer, a doctor...But technology has been improving since the 1960s, creating a very uncertain world.Some estimate that 40% of today's jobs won't exist in 10 years! It's no longer enough to remember facts for a test, only to forget them shortly afterwards.If, as Stephen Hawking said, intelligence is the ability to adapt to change, then entrepreneurship is the perfect vehicle to teach children adaptability and resilience.Written by seasoned entrepreneur and author, Steve Glaveski, Lemonade Stand follows a young entrepreneur's journey, and provides kids with invaluable business and life lessons along the way.Readers will learn both entrepreneurial fundamentals relating to: - identifying problems- defining solutions- testing ideas- defining your customer- revenue and expenses- profit and loss- marketing and location- the hedgehog theoryThe book also contains a 'Parents' and Teachers' corner' that adults can use to support discussion around the book's key themes with young readers
