Arthur Chait: The Innovation Process

New Media UFM  | 22 de enero de 2023  | Vistas: 21

Antigua Forum Entrepreneurship Innovation UFM

The Antigua Forum is an exclusive, annual gathering of political reformers and entrepreneurs from around the world who believe in the power of human ingenuity and free enterprise to dramatically improve the well-being of people everywhere.

Arthur Chait, successful executive and entrepreneur, was interviewed by Francisco Gonzalez at the Antigua Forum organized by the Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala. Arthur is founder and former CEO of Eoplex, a company that uses 3D printing to produce miniature devices used in semiconductors. He previously served as president of the Antigua Forum in 2016, working closely with Giancarlo, founder of the Antigua Forum and president of UFM 2003-2013.

Arthur reflects on his experience working with Giancarlo, providing insights and inspiration from the beginning of the project to its finalization. Arthur also discusses his perspective on Guatemala, praising the friendly and welcoming nature of the people and the professionalism of the Antigua Forum.

As someone who has worked in various levels of entrepreneurship and executive leadership, Arthur shares advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of gaining diverse experiences and skills, mentioning his own journey from a research scientist to management, consulting, and finally starting his own company. He also highlights the challenges of dealing with people in business and emphasizes the need of effective training and mentorship.

If you get a chance to lead a project inside a corporation, do so."— Arthur Chait

Arthur shares some memorable projects he has been involved with, including a successful initiative to convert a poverty-stricken area near the booming Panama Canal into a free enterprise zone. He believes in the power of collaboration and brainstorming ideas to foster innovation and problem-solving. He commends the Antigua Forum for its ability to create an environment of collaboration, where diverse individuals come together to tackle various projects simultaneously.

We're grateful for the foundations set by people like you at the Antigua Forum."— Arthur Chait

Join us at the Antigua Forum, where project owners receive feedback and ideas for their initiatives, and the importance of interactive dialogue and learning from each other's perspectives.

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Entrepreneur, mentor and professor