A new interview with Kevin O’Leary and Tetr College of Business founder Pratham Mittal examines whether higher education is preparing graduates for a changing jobs market.
The discussion centres on the idea that failure can be a valuable part of building a business, at a time when competition for graduate roles is increasing and entry level opportunities are becoming harder to secure.
According to information highlighted alongside the episode, online adverts for UK starter jobs have fallen significantly over the past decade, while applications for graduate schemes continue to rise.
The conversation argues that young people may need more practical business experience as artificial intelligence reshapes traditional career paths.
Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary, known to TV audiences as “Mr Wonderful” from Shark Tank, offers an investor’s perspective on entrepreneurship, consulting careers, artificial intelligence and business growth.
Pratham Mittal presents the view that students need exposure to real commercial decision making rather than relying solely on established graduate routes.
The interview explores whether business education is still focused on helping students compete for a shrinking number of entry level positions when employers increasingly value adaptability, experimentation and practical experience.
Among the topics discussed are the role of failure in entrepreneurial development, the impact of prestigious advisory careers on future founders, and how artificial intelligence is changing the value of traditional business skills.
The conversation also examines why execution, revenue generation and customer demand may matter more than startup publicity, while questioning what changes business schools should make if they want to encourage more company founders.
Tetr describes itself as a learn by doing business school, and the interview reflects that approach by focusing on practical business building rather than academic theory.
The episode forms part of a wider discussion about how education providers and employers respond to rapid changes in technology, recruitment and the skills needed to succeed in business.
You can watch the episode here.
