Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

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Characteristics of Entrepreneurs

• MHR 423
• Fall 2003

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Personal Traits

• Self-confidence
• Determination, persistence
• Creative energy
• Positive attitude
• Fairness
• Honesty, integrity
• Generosity

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Experience

• Started ventures before
• Industry experience
• Technology expertise
• Functional experience
• Marketing, sales
• Production
• RD
• Has experienced failures

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Ambition

• Clarity of vision, sees the big picture
• Goal-oriented
• Highly focused
• Theres no such word as cant
• Determined
• Follows through on everything
• Becomes one-track

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Other Characteristics

• Always wants to learn
• Open-minded
• Willing to experiment
• Tight with cash
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