Wikipedia defines entrepreneurship as the practice of starting new businesses in response to identified business opportunities.
There’s been argument whether entrepreneurship can be taught? and can it be learned? Many argue that entrepreneurs are born, not made. Many still argue, not entrepreneurs can be pushed, and one can grow into entrepreneurship when the circumstances are right.
At the Institute, student admissions are based on the viability of the business idea, the potential, as well as the personality, motivation and enthusiasm factor of the students.
Kissinger says it is about the “Aha” moment, when the student is awakened by a vision, and says “I can do this!”. This is because an entrepreneur is a visionary.
Tarragon says it is about wanting to drive your own car, no matter how big or small, and making the decision to go fast or slow, and where to go. An employee is someone who is simply content to ride the bus and let the bus driver take control. Small entrepreneurs drive a small car, and big entrepreneurs can fly the equivalent of jumbo jets.
Special Agent says that entrepreneurs are by nature ADD, attention deficit disorder. They think outside the box, they are non-conformists.
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