What does it really take to think in today's unpredictable world? In this special episode of Perception Paradox, recorded live from the IE University campus in Madrid during South Summit, we sit down with Paris for an unfiltered conversation.
We dive deep into the uncomfortable truths no pitch deck prepares you for: exploring the vital balance of leveraging AI without falling into cognitive offloading at the expense of critical thinking, and the art of embracing uncertainty. We discuss when to persevere, and when to pivot or quit a failing idea. This isn't just about business; it's about navigating tough life choices, building committed teams, gender dynamics, and finding meaning in the entrepreneur's journey.
Packed with sharp insights and personal growth lessons, this episode is a must-listen for anyone building (or rebuilding) something real, reminding you to live and lead with urgency, clarity, and no regrets.
About Paris de l'Etraz:Managing Director Venture Lab Professor of Entrepreneurship
Paris runs the Venture Lab, Europe’s largest Business School Accelerator, at IE University. He has accelerated over 3,500 startups in the last 12 years and is presently Chairman of the Applied Innovation Institute in Silicon Valley and Singapore, Board member of Nesma NITin KSA as well as Board member of QSTP in Qatar, part of the Qatar Foundation.
His PhD for his work in organizational behavior focusing on the relationship of professionals with uncertainty. Paris has 3 patents, one in business networking. Previously he was a serial entrepreneur founding 5 startups, after spending 21 years in investment banking at UBS Bank and ABN AMRO Bank, in NY and London. Today, he teaches entrepreneurship to MBAs, MIMs and BBAs, runs Executive Education Programs and has founded 2 startups using Gen AI in HRTech and EdTech.
Link to the Paris TedX Talk: https://bit.ly/43RNkkI
🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:
https://www.perceptionparadox.com
LinkedIn:
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🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:
http://www.lucanioi.com/
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:25 Navigating Uncertainty in Entrepreneurship
03:26 The Role of AI in Critical Thinking
06:29 Education and the Future of Innovation
09:33 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool
12:34 Identifying Opportunities in Entrepreneurship
15:26 The Characteristics of Successful Entrepreneurs
24:16 The Importance of Knowing When to Quit
26:16 The Value of Time and Life Choices
27:43 Breaking Down Big Visions into Actionable Steps
29:29 Building Committed Teams for Startups
31:15 Gender Dynamics in Entrepreneurship and Investment
34:53 The Role of Community in Fostering Ambition
40:21 Finding Meaning and Work-Life Balance
44:11 Living Life with No Regrets
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