Some people know from the age of five that they want to set up their own business. Vitale is particularly keen to overcome the perception that you're either a born entrepreneur or a formally trained manager.
Some people know from the age of five that they want to set up their own business.
Others just go out and do it, he says. Last year MBA students took it on themselves to push the entrepreneurial spirit in the school. While Professor Vitale is not specifically targeting high-tech entrepreneurs, he does have a strong interest. He is the first dean of the AGSM with an IT background. Professor Vitale's own background is more traditional, large corporate, IT management.