Paul Jacobson says: Hello there
This is an interesting idea.
Could you explain a little more about how your plan will train students to consider the environment?
All the best!

MinLi ZHANG says: Hello there,

To provoke their discussion on the value of resources such as fresh air, water, etc. and to lead them forming new pricing habites

tks

Marianella Chabaneau says:
Hello. Interesting idea.
As far as I understand, this would be a medium to long-term project. How are you then planning to assess the impact of the finance training on the environment?
All the best!

Hector Saragossa says:
Interesting idea. Education is clearly the key for a better future.
I like it!

Eleni Pallas says: MinLi,

Congratulations for coming up with an idea that you think might change the world for the better.
I agree that education is essential and through it, we can change our societies and adapt to our evolving states of development and needs.

I wonder:
1) how is this project compelling to you personally? what about it touches you in a profound way? what will provide you the motivation to work through inevitable challenges when rolling out this project?

2) who are your customers? why would they be engaged in working with you?

3) how would you focus the training to engage people in becoming active participants in the world, as they are relatively young and might not have leeway (from their parents) to put into practice good habits or ideas?

4) how will you measure success? by the number of people you train? by the impact they make? what will be different in the world let's say 10 years into the future, as a result of your idea?

5) what are the possible impediments to your company's success and how do you expect to deal with them?

Thank you and Good luck!!!

Eleni.

MinLi ZHANG says: Hi Eleni,

Thanks for your constructive questions. Try to share some thoughts accordingly

1) Since this idea comes up from personal experience lack of finance eduction until MBA, it means I might help kids avoid ignorance and confusion what I had in my aldult life. To make difference is the basic motivation for me acting as a entrepreneure and working through challenges.

2) Teenagers are my customers. One incentive is that they can learn something important for their future lives but many traditional schools don't teach. Normally parents train their kids how to handle money by themselves. However most of aldults are not experts either.

3) I believe teenagers are one of the most dynamic sectors in society. They are young but also brave. Even they are not at the executive or leading positions right now, the education they take during this period will have profound influence in the future.

4) In short term, number of people trained is one direct way to indicate progress of this project. I wish in 10 years, shareholders may intuitively push and supervise firms to pursue economic value and ecological improvement at the same time.

5) In a short term, proper financial return is one impediment for the company's success. Active sponsors seeking and cautious cost controling may be the key.

Minli