Even on paper, the king sounds like he could have been the guy sitting next to you in stats. Recent CBS alum, Calanit Dovere, for example, has already started an IT venture capital fund for investors specifically interested in Jordan. The Internet has brought an element of freedom to the American marketplace that even our relatively liberal government has struggled to manage. People can say, sell, even be, whatever they want in cyberspace. And even though he holds many liberal ideas, His Majesty is still the ruler of a monarchy.
People are more optimistic than they have ever been.
During the king s speech, I m confident that he will discuss these issues and more at length. The new generation of world leaders seems more aware that politics and business go hand in hand. As we all are faced with considerations about jobs and future financial security, it is exciting to think of the global opportunities afforded to our generation by the Internet. While Jordan has a vast well of human talent, His Majesty recognizes the wealth of energy and brainpower of MBAs like us. He also is keenly aware that the next wave of big-shot investors will be sitting right in front of him on September 7th.