TED Talks Daily Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo
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Aug 24, 2024 
Saamra Mekuria-Grillo, a social entrepreneur focused on empowering young Black people in the business world, challenges conventional views of entrepreneurship as exclusive. She emphasizes the need for diverse representation and discusses her journey as a late-blooming entrepreneur. Saamra highlights the impact of role models and the importance of social capital, encouraging young individuals to transform their mindset from seeking jobs to creating them. Her insights aim to inspire inclusivity and broaden the pathways into entrepreneurship for marginalized communities.
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Late Realization
- Saamra Mekuria-Grillo didn't see herself as an entrepreneur, despite her parents owning small businesses.
- It wasn't until she saw other Black women entrepreneurs that she believed she could be one too.
Limited Representation
- Young Black people often associate entrepreneurship with white figures like Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk.
- Black entrepreneurs are often seen only in specific lanes like sports or entertainment.
Multiple Pathways
- Share multiple pathways to entrepreneurship with young people, like side hustles or intrapreneurship.
- Help them find the right fit and show them diverse role models.