How I Learned to Love Shrimp Haven King-Nobles on why high agency is critical for entrepreneurship
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Feb 4, 2025 Haven King-Nobles, co-founder and executive director of the Fish Welfare Initiative, dives into the concept of high agency in entrepreneurship. He shares insights from his journey as a young entrepreneur, discussing the key traits for success and the mistakes he learned from. Haven elaborates on the ethical aspects of fish welfare, particularly in relation to pre-slaughter techniques in India. He also emphasizes the need for adaptability and local engagement in charity entrepreneurship, underlining the transformative impact of a proactive mindset.
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High Agency Defined
- High agency individuals possess a wide locus of control, tackling challenges resourcefully.
- They don't readily accept limitations, seeking solutions through various means.
High Agency in Entrepreneurship
- Embrace high agency in entrepreneurship to solve novel problems creatively.
- Combine existing solutions, learn new skills, and persevere through challenges.
Founders' Lack of Experience
- Haven and his co-founder, Tom, lacked experience when starting Fish Welfare Initiative.
- They were young, straight out of college, with limited work experience.
