1st-2nd Lessons_Modern entrepreneurial tendencies

1. MODERN ENTREPRENEURIAL TENDENCIES

Teacher: Yerlan Iskanderov

2. LESSON OBJECTIVES

• Identify and explain current trends in
entrepreneurship.
• Understand how government policies and
economic
systems
influence
entrepreneurship.
• Explore how entrepreneurs in different
countries adapt to modern trends while
contributing to the national economy.

3. BRAINSTORM

• What do you think are the biggest trends
shaping businesses today? Why?
• What entrepreneurial trends are most relevant
in our country? How much they differ from
the worldwide ones?
• What is the difference between modern and
old entrepreneurship?

4. MODERN ENTREPRENEURIAL TRENDS

Trend
Explanation
Positive
impacts
Negative
impacts
Examples

5. MODERN ENTREPRENEURIAL TRENDS

1. Rise of AI and Automation;
2. Focus on Sustainability and Social Responsibility;
3. Growth of Remote Work and Digital Nomadism;
4. Emphasis on Personalization and CustomerCentric Approaches;
5. Expansion of the Gig Economy;
6. Prioritization of Mental Health and Well-Being;
7. The Influence of Thought Leaders and
Mentorship.
Link: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-entrepreneurship-7-trends-shaping-2025-donhett-vc75c

6. GROUP ACTIVITY: ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACROSS

Instructions: Students are divided into groups. Each group
will take a country or region that they want (e.g., USA,
Singapore, Kenya, etc.) and use any presentation tool to
present the findings.
Task:
• Research the entrepreneurial tendencies and economic
system of the country.
• Identify one key modern entrepreneurial trend prominent
in that country.
• Propose a business idea that aligns with the national
economic system and global trends.
• Presentation: Groups will present their findings and ideas
to the class.

7. CASE STUDIES

Instructions: Students should critically analyse the cases and
propose solutions by
• Identifying and assessing the risks associated with overpromoting unproven technology.
• Analyzing the role of leadership and governance in enabling
a culture of secrecy and avoiding scrutiny.
• Recommending strategies for startups to ensure transparency
and proper oversight, particularly in highly regulated industries
like healthcare.
• Proposing ethical guidelines and best practices for managing
investor relations and public communications.
• Discussing the importance of building a collaborative
leadership model to avoid the negative influence of a singular
leader.

8. Kazakhstan’s Atameken Entrepreneurial Program

Instructions. Suggest a business by taking into
account current trends by using Canvas business
model or other models. Present your business to
your classmates.

9. REFLECTION

• What are the most significant modern
entrepreneurial tendencies? Why?
• How does national entrepreneurship impact
the local economy?
• What entrepreneurial opportunities do you
see in your country?