11 Lessons These Entrepreneurs Learned From Taking Big Risks

Extract from: 11 Lessons These Entrepreneurs Learned From Taking Big Risks published on RollingStone Culture Council August 12, 2025

Be Ready to Do What It Takes

My biggest risk was moving my edtech startup from Paris to Mauritius. With no local tech talent, I had to learn to code and manage the IT infrastructure myself. It paid off. We were profitable in three years with deals from Disney and ITV Studios. The lesson I learned: Bet on yourself, be prepared to do whatever it takes to win and build the plane as you fly. - Jason Barnard, Kalicube®