Entrepreneurs Are Not Born, They're Taught

Innovators are exceptional learners and have other soft skills that allow them to triumph over adversity and doubt. It's an age-old question: Are entrepreneurs a special breed, born into this world with a drive and need to succeed that most of humanity lacks, or can they can be created through education, experience and mentorship? We spoke to two academics who have strong opinions on the matter. That question has taken on urgency recently. In the past five years, multiple studies have indicated that there may be an entrepreneur gene-or at least that people with certain genetic characteristics and personality traits are more likely to be successful entrepreneurs than others.

Spotlight

Mid Emirates LLC

MidEmirates provides state of the art, modern solutions to support successful businesses in several fields including packaging, printing, Promotion, branding, Event & Exhibitions

OTHER VIDEOS

How this small business reduced overhead and grew employee income with Chase Payment Solutions

video | July 25, 2023

“We’ve lowered our costs and our employees are happier than ever. If you’re a small business owner, you should definitely consider Chase Payment Solutions.” – Lorraine Brock, owner of Get Organized!...

Watch Now

okwrite - Using LinkedIn for Small Business Marketing

video | May 27, 2023

LinkedIn is appropriate for marketing in the B2B industry and responsible for 64% of all visits from social media channels to corporate websites. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for B2B marketing, with over 810 million users....

Watch Now

Business Casual: How to Start an LLC in Utah

video | May 5, 2023

Starting a new business, but need a little guidance? LegalZoom is here to help! In this installment of (Small) Business Casual, we'll take you through some of the requirements you'll need for starting your Utah business registration....

Watch Now

The Journey to Entrepreneurship: Small Business Week | Ford Pro™

video | May 3, 2023

This National #SmallBusinessWeek, we’re highlighting Cajas Cleaners in Austin, Texas Check out how #FordPro has helped make their business more efficient on and off the road!...

Watch Now

Spotlight

Mid Emirates LLC

MidEmirates provides state of the art, modern solutions to support successful businesses in several fields including packaging, printing, Promotion, branding, Event & Exhibitions

Events