Stories to Inspire the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Stories to Inspire the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

The Stories to Inspire the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs collection, created within the EntreAction! Project, is a curated set of motivational videos and case-based resources designed to spark creativity, courage, and resilience among young founders.

Drawing on examples from around the world—from Emirati women building restaurants from home kitchens, to students transforming small projects into global ventures—the collection highlights the diverse pathways into entrepreneurship. It includes short, dynamic video snippets as well as longer in-depth interviews, making it easy to engage both classroom discussions and individual learners.

Themes such as perseverance, innovation, leadership, and the power of mindset run through each story, offering relatable lessons and practical insights. By blending success stories from global icons with emerging entrepreneurs’ journeys, the resource shows that opportunities exist everywhere, regardless of background or starting point.

Although the Stories to Inspire volume itself does not feature Africa directly, the broader EntreAction! library does: in the Case Studies E-Book, the story of Akwaba Afrika showcases how two founders turned their passion for African culture, travel, and adventure into a sustainable business connecting people with the continent’s richness.

More than a motivational toolkit, these stories serve as teaching material for entrepreneurial education, helping educators inspire Generation Z with real voices, relatable struggles, and powerful examples of turning ideas into impact.