Greg Malkin on Building Businesses, Shaping Minds, and the Entrepreneurial Spirit
In Episode 22 ofThe Late Start Show, Charlie Martin and Jack Nelson sit down with Mr. Greg Malkin, the legendary former business teacher at University School and the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Institute. Mr. Malkin shares his incredible journey from launching his first business in college to starting Technical Software at the dawn of the personal computer revolution, later growing it into a company with over 300 employees.
In this engaging conversation, Mr. Malkin reflects on the lessons he learned as an entrepreneur, the values that shaped his approach to business, and how his passion for teaching led him to University School. He discusses the founding and evolution of the Young Entrepreneur Institute, the importance of experiential learning, and the entrepreneurial mindset that has driven both his career and his mentorship. Whether you're a student, a budding entrepreneur, or just someone interested in the power of innovation and business, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiring insights.
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Mr. Greg Malkin is a prominent entrepreneur and educator, best known as the founder of the Young Entrepreneur Institute (YEI) at University School in 2006. He was a former business teacher at University School, where he initiated YEI to provide K-12 students with entrepreneurial skills and mindset. Prior to his work in education, Mr. Malkin founded Technical Software, Inc., a computer software and services company based in Cleveland, which he grew to over 300 employees. He was recognized as a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Northeast Ohio Competition in both 1994 for Technical Software and in 2016 for his work with YEI.