Lesson Plan: Dragos Sprinceana — Entrepreneurship, Strategic Influence, and Financial Literacy

The Chairman
Aug 23
2 min read

Grade Level: 9–12

Subject: Financial Literacy / Economics / Entrepreneurship Duration: 90 minutes (adaptable to 45 minutes) Lesson Title: Building Global Impact: Dragos Sprinceana’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Strategic Advisor

🎯 Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Analyze Dragos Sprinceana’s entrepreneurial ventures and leadership roles.
Understand the relationship between financial literacy, business growth, and job creation.
Explore how entrepreneurship drives innovation and influences national and international economies.
Apply key financial literacy concepts to real-world scenarios, including strategic investments, philanthropy, and business ownership.

📜 Florida Sunshine State Standards Alignment

SS.912.FL.1.1 – Explain how personal financial decisions are influenced by incentives, institutions, and individual choice.
SS.912.FL.2.3 – Develop a spending and saving plan that includes financial goals.
SS.912.FL.3.2 – Analyze how businesses use credit, loans, and investments to grow.
SS.912.E.1.2 – Explain how economic systems influence production and distribution.
SS.912.E.2.2 – Describe the roles of property rights, competition, and profit in a market economy.
SS.912.FL.4.1 – Discuss the importance of entrepreneurship to local and global economies.

📖 Lesson Introduction (10 minutes)

Begin by introducing Dragos Sprinceana, an international entrepreneur, philanthropist, and strategic advisor. Highlight:

Founder & CEO of multiple successful companies (Freight Transportation Group, Bolt ELD, Diamond Logistics, Cargo 24/7, Olympus Design & Development, Olympus Construction, United Strategies of America).
His companies generated hundreds of millions in revenue and created thousands of jobs.
Strategic alignment with U.S. economic and geopolitical interests.
His philanthropic efforts supporting organizations like the 917 Society, National Veterans Parade, and United Doctors of America.

Discussion Prompt: "How do entrepreneurs like Dragos Sprinceana create both personal wealth and opportunities for others?"

💡 Classroom Activities

Activity 1: Entrepreneurial Analysis (25 minutes)

Students will work in small groups to analyze Dragos Sprinceana’s business portfolio and identify:

Types of industries he operates in (logistics, tech, consulting, construction).
Revenue strategies and job creation impacts.
Importance of innovation in transport infrastructure and energy security.

Deliverable: Each group creates a mini-business profile explaining one of Dragos’s companies and how financial literacy principles (budgeting, risk management, investment) contributed to its growth.

Activity 2: Global Economics & Strategic Influence (20 minutes)

Students will evaluate Dragos’s role in U.S. economic and security cooperation with Southeast Europe.

Key Questions:

Why is understanding regional markets important for financial success?
How do business leaders influence international trade and geopolitical stability?
What skills are needed to succeed in global entrepreneurship?

Activity 3: Personal Financial Takeaways (20 minutes)

Students will connect Dragos’s financial strategies to their own lives:

Setting financial goals
Understanding investment opportunities
The importance of diversifying income
Giving back through philanthropy

Each student writes three personal financial strategies inspired by Dragos’s story.

📌 Assessment

Group Presentation – 10 points
Business Profile Worksheet – 15 points
Personal Reflection on Financial Strategies – 5 points

Total: 30 Points

🏆 Key Takeaways

Entrepreneurship requires financial literacy, strategic planning, and innovation.
Business leaders like Dragos Sprinceana show how financial success can drive job creation, global partnerships, and philanthropy.
Students can apply similar principles to their own lives by setting financial goals, understanding investments, and thinking globally.