Business Video Roundup: Global Supply Chain Issues, Ultimate Advice for Success & More

In this week’s business video roundup, Gary Vaynerchuk delivers an invigorating keynote that includes terrific life advice for success and happiness, Stanford GSB presents an inspiring View from the Top talk with Malala Yousafzai (Malala Fund), and the new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch features business owners in various markets fighting for that crucial capital injection. Plus, CNBC explores why the trucking industry is so fragmented, while Steve Forbes gives his take on current global supply-chain problems.
GaryVee: The Ultimate Life Advice for Success and Happiness
Gary Vaynerchuk’s first keynote of 2021 covers a variety of topics, including the best way to gain exposure, how to stay grateful, how to take your business to the next level, how to find work-life balance, and the key ingredients for happiness and success.
View from the Top: Malala Yousafzai, Co-Founder of the Malala Fund
In this View from the Top talk at Stanford GSB, Malala Yousafzai talks about her journey from a young girl in rural Pakistan fighting for girls’ right to education to becoming the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate and co-founding the Malala Fund.
CNBC: Why the Trucking Industry Is So Fragmented and Chaotic
CNBC looks into one of the key industries at the heart of today’s supply-chain issues—the trucking industry. With a driver shortage, high turnover, and massive delays, the trucking industry’s particular issues send ripple effects through many other industries.
Forbes: Supply Chain & Port Congestion Chaos! The Real Reason for the Backup
Steve Forbes gives his take on the supply-chain issues facing businesses today. He says we need an “Operation Warp Speed” approach to rectifying the situation and getting things back on track.
Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch: Can a Sex-Enhancement Product Score a $100K Deal?
This week’s highly entertaining new episode of Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch sees business owners in sexual wellness, fashion, technology, and personal health all aiming to deliver a killer pitch in under 60 seconds.
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