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What if the future of work isn’t about getting a job—but learning how to create jobs? In this episode of *Entrepreneurial Thinkers*, our host Rob Ryan sits down with Logan Herzog, Executive Director at RISE, an entrepreneurship program based in north western Indiana, to unpack the state of entrepreneurship education in the U.S. and why traditional schooling may be falling short for the next generation. Together, they explore how Gen Z and Gen Alpha are redefining entrepreneurship, the real-world skills young people need to thrive in their careers, and how community-driven programs are empowering emerging entrepreneurial thinkers across the Midwestern USA and beyond. Logan also draws surprising parallels between entrepreneurial ecosystems in the U.S. and Latin America—and shares practical insights for anyone looking to turn ideas into action.Feel free to follow and engage with LOGAN here:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/logan-herzog-6526b09a/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/logan.herzog/Website: https://raisingtheregion.org/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction05:37 The State of Entrepreneurship Education in the U.S.09:50 Radically Different Approaches to Teaching Entrepreneurship11:26 Geographic Influences on Entrepreneurship Education13:38 Engagement of Gen Z and Gen Alpha in Entrepreneurship19:58 Understanding Rise: Mission and Structure23:56 Partnerships and Community Engagement26:37 Success Stories from Rise's Alumni30:49 The Economic Engine of the Midwest33:44 Reimagining Urban Spaces and Community Engagement35:52 Cultural Connections: Midwest and Latin America40:37 Building Entrepreneurial Ecosystems46:06 Activating Entrepreneurial Communities50:33 Defining Great Entrepreneurship51:58 Skills for the Aspiring Entrepreneur