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From Zero to Pitch in Two Hours: Why Entrepreneurship Is the Ultimate Survival Skill
Why Intrapreneurship Is a Survival Skill in the Age of AI and Automation Jobs are changing faster than job titles. AI and automation are replacing repetitive tasks, streamlining entire departments, and reshaping how organisations operate. In this new reality, the most valuable people inside any company are not the ones who simply follow processes. They are the ones who create better ones. These people are intrapreneurs. Intrapreneurs streamline systems, reduce waste, boost ef
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 254 min read


Something Beautiful Is Brewing in South Sulawesi
In a rapidly changing world where education must evolve beyond traditional boundaries, meaningful collaborations are becoming the driving force behind future-ready learning. What happens when educators, government leaders, and innovation-driven institutions come together with a shared purpose? In South Sulawesi, Indonesia, we may be witnessing the beginning of something transformative. Recently, the Academy of Entrepreneurs (AE) had the honour of gathering around one table wi
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 254 min read


When a Global CEO Walks into a Classroom in Makassar
Another meaningful day in Makassar unfolded with energy, curiosity, and possibility as Paula Mills , Founder and CEO of Academy of Entrepreneurs, visited a senior high school in Makassar for a special public lecture and masterclass. This was more than a school visit. It was a moment wher e global experience met local aspiration and where students were invited to see their future from a much wider perspective. How to Start Your Business with Zero Dollars Paula delivered an i
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 253 min read


A Night of Stories, Connections, and Shared Futures
Australian Alumni Gala Makassar On 23 January, the ballroom of Rinra Hotel Makassar was filled with warmth, stories, and a shared sense of purpose as the Australian Alumni Gala brought together graduates who once studied in Australia and are now shaping change and creating impact across Indonesia. More than a formal gathering, the evening was a celebration of journeys, relationships, and the long lasting influence of international education. Alumni from diverse backgrounds,
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 253 min read


When Education Meets Vision in Makassar
A visit that sparked meaningful conversations around global education, youth development, and future collaboration in South Sulawesi. During her visit to Makassar, Paula Mills , CEO of Academy of Entrepreneurs , spent meaningful time connecting directly with students, educators, and government leaders in South Sulawesi. The visit marked an important moment of dialogue, inspiration, and collaboration around global education opportunities for Indonesian youth. At a time when yo
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 253 min read


In Two Hours, over 100 Students Became Entrepreneurs—Here’s What Education Must Learn From It
This week, the Academy of Entrepreneurs officially launched Boss Your Future: How to Turn Any Idea Into a Business at one of the Philippines’ leading schools. What unfolded over just two hours was not simply a workshop or a classroom session—it was a transformation. More than one hundred boys walked into the room curious, hesitant, and quietly asking themselves a familiar question : Is business or entrepreneurship really for me? They took their seats unsure of what to exp
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 24 min read


No Money, No Problem: How Grade 11 Students Can Start a Real Business With $0 Using Free AI Tools
For today’s students, the biggest barrier to starting a business is no longer money. It’s clarity. It’s confidence. It’s knowing what to do first. This week, our Grade 11 students learned a powerful truth: You don’t need capital to start a business; you need a real problem, a simple plan, and the ability to ask better questions. With free AI tools and the right prompts, students can move from idea to execution faster than any generation before them. Here’s the step-by-ste
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 24 min read


From Busy to Brilliant: Why Every AE Legend Should Be Blogging While Building an Empire
Let’s be honest. If you are an AE Legend running a business, blogging is probably not high on your priority list. You’re juggling customers, cash flow, team WhatsApp messages, launches, and about forty-seven ideas competing for your attention at any given moment. Sitting down to write a blog post can feel like homework, important in theory, but easy to postpone in practice. But here’s the plot twist most founders miss: blogging is not extra work . Done right, it is one of
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 24 min read


Before You Build It, Make Sure People Actually Want it: How AE Legends Test Demand Before Launching Anything
Every entrepreneur has had that idea. Every entrepreneur knows the feeling. That spark of an idea that feels electric. The one that makes you think, This is it. Why hasn’t anyone done this before? That energy is powerful—but it can also be dangerous. Because here is the uncomfortable truth: great ideas do not guarantee great products. Hollywood knows this. Before a film ever reaches cinemas, studios test it with real audiences. Scenes get cut. Endings get rewritten. Millio
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Feb 24 min read


Greenpreneurship: Building Sustainable and Socially Responsible Entrepreneurs in Indonesia
The Greenpreneurship program was delivered as a fully funded entrepreneurship initiative that empowered university and vocational students across Indonesia to build businesses that were both socially impactful and environmentally responsible. The program was led by the Academy of Entrepreneurs (AE) and was supported through the Australia–Indonesia Institute (AII) Grants Program , awarded to AE in 2025 by the Australian Government. This grant recognised AE’s proven capabilit
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Jan 233 min read


English for Entrepreneurs: Where Language Learning Meets Leadership
At the Academy of Entrepreneurs, we believe that learning English should not be about memorising vocabulary or passing exams. It should open doors, build confidence, and prepare young people for real opportunities in the world. That belief came to life through our English for Entrepreneurs program, a powerful, hands-on learning experience delivered in Indonesia, designed to teach students English while simultaneously developing their entrepreneurial mindset . This was not a
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Jan 132 min read


From Ultra Marathons to Ultra Success
How Kendall Picado Fallas brought world-champion mindset from the trails to building Bortika Coffee Here's the thing about ultra marathoners: they're built differently. We're talking about people who look at a 100-mile race and think "yeah, I can do that." People who understand that pain is temporary but quitting lasts forever. People who've learned that the real race isn't against anyone else it's against the voice in your head telling you to stop. Meet Kendall Picado Fallas
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Jan 134 min read


How We Transformed an Entire Province Through Greenpreneurship: A Semester of Impact in Zamboanga del Norte
In June 2025, we embarked on a bold mission in partnership with ChildFund Philippines and the Department of Education (DepEd): to empower hundreds of Grade 12 students and public school teachers in Zamboanga del Norte with real-world entrepreneurship skills — the Academy of Entrepreneurs way. What happened over the next several months was nothing short of transformational. A Province-Wide Greenpreneurship Movement Begins The program started by training Grade 12 public school
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 29, 20253 min read


Inside AE’s Mission to Empower the Next Generation of AI-Ready Leaders
Our mission at the Academy of Entrepreneurs is simple: every young person deserves access to world-class, future-ready AI education . And with extraordinary teachers like Eli Thai — a leading AI innovator, machine learning engineer, and product designer — we ensure students learn AI from someone who lives and breathes the technology every day. AI is advancing faster than any technology in human history. Teaching students how to navigate it, challenge it, and create with it i
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Inside one of the world’s Most Powerful Work Immersion Program:
Where Students Learn Leadership Directly From Industry Giants At the Academy of Entrepreneurs, we believe that real learning happens in the real world. That’s why our study tours look nothing like traditional tours. No boring lectures. No passive classrooms. Just 80% hands-on industry immersion , guided by CEOs, founders, general managers, diplomats, and innovators shaping the future. In this edition of our Australian Study Tour, we introduced something extraordinary — a ful
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Mongolian Students Unlock Their AI Superpowers with AE
The November 12 ASSU in Mongolia × BossYourFuture AI Workshop was led by the incredible Eli Thai , whose passion for AI, product innovation, and human-centred design electrified the classroom. With years of experience across machine learning, wellbeing tech, corporate innovation, and venture building, Eli transformed complex concepts into fun, practical insights. Students described him as “inspiring,” “mind-blowing,” and “the coolest teacher ever.” AI is becoming the new lite
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 28, 20251 min read


Future-Ready in Real Time: AE Students Explore Cutting-Edge Innovation at Amazon Sydney
At the Academy of Entrepreneurs, we believe the future is not learned from textbooks — it’s learned directly from the people building it. And this week, three excited high school groups stepped inside one of the world’s most innovative companies: Amazon Sydney. Instead of sitting in a classroom, our students spent the day surrounded by top engineers, product leaders, and futurists who are designing the technologies shaping the next decade. This is what an education connected
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 28, 20253 min read


52 Young Leaders, One Life-Changing Day in Canberra: Diplomacy, Women Empowerment & Global Leadership in Action
At the Academy of Entrepreneurs, we believe leadership is lived , not lectured. And this week, 52 remarkable Grade 8–10 girls from Sydney stepped out of the classroom and into the real world for a full-day immersion in diplomacy, women empowerment, global impact, and leadership in Australia’s capital city — Canberra. What unfolded was nothing short of transformative. A Morning of Diplomacy & Women Empowerment at the Croatian Embassy Our day began with an unforgettable visit t
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 28, 20253 min read


Grade 9 Innovators Build Their First AI Models at AE!
At the Academy of Entrepreneurs, we believe that students learn best when they learn from the best. That’s why our November workshops were led by the extraordinary Eli Thai — one of Australia’s rising AI leaders and Head of AI at Headstart Lab. With expertise in product design, machine learning, computer vision, and startup innovation, Eli brought the kind of energy, clarity, and real-world experience that leaves students mind-blown. As AI becomes the most transformative tec
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 28, 20252 min read


Empowering Young Women: A First-Ever Australian Entrepreneurship Program for Our Girls
This school holiday, we are thrilled to bring something truly extraordinary to our community — an opportunity that has never been offered here before. For the first time, our girls will have access to an award-winning Australian entrepreneurship methodology, designed to build confidence, leadership, and real-world skills that last a lifetime. We are proud to partner with the Academy of Entrepreneurs (AOE), known globally for empowering young people to become bold, purpose-dri
Academy of Entrepreneurs
Nov 15, 20252 min read
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