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There’s been a lot of focus on entrepreneurship as the foundation of innovation, and many complaints that college business schools don’t teach enough of it. One observer, however, says entrepreneurship is a skill that is impossible to teach.

That’s the view of Antonio Neves, founder of THINQACTION, a coaching service for entrepreneurs. In a recent article in Business on Main, Neves observes that the many entrepreneurs he has spoken to over the years represent a broad range of educational backgrounds, from high school graduates to MBAs. However, none of these individuals gained their acumen in classes. And, historically, colleges have trained students to become middle managers in large organizations.

To read the original article: Entrepreneurship can’t be taught in schools, but some education helps | SmartPlanet