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Accessibility Challenges in the Business World - The business world is largely designed by and for hearing individuals, representing 99.9% of the ecosystem [7] - Deaf, deaf-blind, and hard-of-hearing individuals often encounter "stops" or communication barriers in everyday interactions [2][6] - Access to resources like sign language interpretation for business workshops can be a significant obstacle [9][10] Navigating Ambiguity and Building Resilience - Deaf individuals often develop resilience and problem-solving skills by navigating ambiguous situations [3][4][5][7] - The ability to navigate ambiguity can be a valuable asset for deaf entrepreneurs [7] - Deaf individuals develop strategies to succeed in a hearing-dominated world [13] Deaf Habitus and Capital - Deaf habitus encompasses the norms, traditions, and values within the deaf community, with sign language as a central element [11] - Hearing capital and deaf capital represent different sets of values and skills valued by each community [15][16] - Success in the hearing market requires deaf entrepreneurs to demonstrate the capital they bring to the table [17] Entrepreneurial Journey and Leadership - Deaf entrepreneurs may face challenges due to a lack of role models and resources [8][18] - Building a personal leadership blueprint can be a solution for deaf entrepreneurs navigating the business world [20] - External influences and a strong deaf staff can provide support for deaf leaders [19]

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Career & Entrepreneurship - The speaker initially lacked a clear career path, unlike peers who aspired to become doctors, lawyers, or accountants [2] - The speaker started a venture selling clothes online, initially for fun, which evolved into an official business [6][8] - The speaker pivoted from thrifting to personal shopping, identifying a demand through customer requests during family trips [9][10] - The speaker built a community of almost 10 thousand members to share values and bridge the gap between potential and privilege [10][12][13] - The speaker faced societal pressure against entrepreneurship, with suggestions to pursue stable government jobs [13][14] Personal Development - The speaker compensated for not being an A-star student by participating in extracurricular activities like choir and field performance [1] - The speaker emphasized the importance of listening to one's inner voice and pursuing what brings joy, even if it differs from conventional career paths [10][14][16] - The speaker highlighted the mindset shift of acknowledging the difficulty in any path and choosing one's "hard," aligning with personal values [15][16][17] - The speaker encourages listeners to recreate themselves and not accept roles society forces on them [18][19] - The speaker advises pausing, looking inwards, and asking if something brings joy and aligns with oneself to find one's answer [20]

Business Founding & Growth - At 16, the founder co-founded 27 Supply Co, funded by $10,000 of savings [1][4] - 27 Supply Co generated $60,000 in sales in its first month [5] - Heritage Bakwa started with an initial investment of $3,000 from the home kitchen [12] - Heritage Bakwa expanded to two kitchens and a storefront, growing to a team of 10 [13] - Heritage Bakwa sold tens of thousands of bakqua packs within Brunei in one and a half years [14] Overcoming Challenges & Resilience - The company faced months of tight cash flow, leading to self-doubt [16] - Resilience is defined as adapting faster than breaking [17] Brunei Market Insights - Brunei's small market size provides shorter feedback loops [19] - Trust compounds for those who act quickly, communicate clearly, and honor the product and customer [20] Vision & Future Goals - The goal is disciplined growth, finding the right partners to enter bigger markets without compromising standards [28] - Growth includes creating skilled jobs for youth in Brunei [28] Key Takeaways - Respect follows receipts [5][29] - Brunei's size should be viewed as a fast classroom, not a ceiling [29] - Earn permission to begin by beginning [30]