Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio
Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio
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Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio features powerful stories from global partners advancing liberty, free enterprise, and human dignity. Each episode spotlights change makers transforming their communities—from economic reform to civil rights. Join us as we explore how the ideas of freedom are creating real-world impact in over 100 countries.
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The podcast focuses on themes of economic reform, civil rights, and local leadership, with episodes that highlight transformative stories such as the importance of local entrepreneurship in driving policy change and the impact of grassroots movements in regions facing oppression, exemplified by discussions on women's property rights in South Sudan and the struggles of North Korean refugees.

Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio features powerful stories from global partners advancing liberty, free enterprise, and human dignity. Each episode spotlights change makers transforming their communities—from economic reform to civil rights. Join us as we explore how the ideas of freedom are creating real-world impact in over 100 countries.
In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, Michael interviews Arif Nezami, the founder of Preneur Lab in Bangladesh. The discussion centers on Arif’s efforts to ignite a youth-driven entrepreneurial culture in a country where government jobs are highly prized, and business is seen as a backup plan. Arif discusses the significant impact of his organization, which has trained over 1,000 young entrepreneurs and created about 200 startups. He highlights the policy advocacy required to break down bureaucratic barriers and the role of AI in empowering entrepreneurs. Arif also details the recent political changes in Bangladesh, his collaboration with the Atlas Network, and his aspirations for the future of entrepreneurship and economic freedom in Bangladesh.
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Show Notes / Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Atlas Network
00:43 Meet Arif Nezami: Entrepreneurial Visionary
02:58 The Birth of Preneur Lab
04:11 Challenges and Learnings in Entrepreneurship
05:41 The Impact of StartKoro
08:57 Programs and Initiatives of Preneur Lab
14:50 Atlas Network Partnership and Support
22:20 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Society
24:20 Technological Advances to Watch: AI and Quantum Computing
27:05 Current Challenges and Future Prospects in Bangladesh
30:56 Personal Insights and Motivations
33:06 Advice for Aspiring Change-Makers
35:25 Cultural and Personal Interests
40:59 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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