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After meeting so many wonderful people at the   Global Start-Up Youth   (500+ youth from 100+ countries), we - the French team - have decided to share those people’s stories. Each day, we’re going to discover the entrepreneurial ecosystem of a new country through the eyes of a local.  After India, let’s visit Pakistan with Maha. Maha was on my team at the GSY  and has impressed me with her social skills: she even managed to ask 100 people if they were single for the sake of our project :) Big up for Maha!    - Penelope Hi Maha, can you tell us a little bit about who you are and what you do?  Hello all :) I am Maha Yusuf, a 22-year old Pakistani girl from a very small town of Pakistan named Jhang. I am a  Chemical Engineer  from National University of Sciences and Technology, Islamabad Pakistan and The University of Mississippi, United States where I went under ‘Cultural Ambassador Scholarship’ by US Department of State last year. I ...

First, answer these questions to see if you have what it takes By KELLY K. SPORS Thinking about starting a business? Make sure you're cut out for it first. In this bleak economy, lots of people are contemplating striking out on their own -- whether they're frustrated job seekers or people who are already employed but getting antsy about their company's prospects. For some people, entrepreneurship is the best option around, a way to build wealth and do something you love without answering to somebody else. But it's also a huge financial gamble -- and some people, unfortunately, will discover too late that it's not the right fit for them. Building a successful business can take years filled with setbacks, long hours and little reward. Certain personalities thrive on the challenge and embrace the sacrifices. But it can be a hard switch for someone who has spent years sitting in a cubicle with a steady paycheck. So, how can you figure out whether you're suited for s...