It does not contain the word “risk” because the good professor felt that entrepreneurs do not see themselves as risk-junkies. Stevenson’s definition also does not limit the practice of entrepreneurship to those who start and grow their company. Obama is not exactly someone whose image we would conjure when speaking about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, but he gave added meaning to the word. The dream of entrepreneurship, of becoming a multimillionaire through your own endeavour, is difficult to dismiss. Entrepreneurship allows individuals a shot at the even deeper pleasure of doing work that they cannot do while working for others.

Source: The Edge Markets May 20, 2021 04:07 UTC