Entrepreneurial Vocab
an individual who undertakes the creation, organization, and ownership of a business
what is an entrepreneur?
the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy® Award-winning entrepreneurial-themed reality show that has reinvigorated entrepreneurship in America, returns to The ABC Television Network this fall for its 10th season
what is Shark Tank?
one of the biggest entertainment moguls of all-time, with an unrelenting spirit and commitment to his vision, his first original character creation was Oswald the Lucky Rabbit
who is Walt Disney?
he launched the Gotta Go Button, the first product from his company, Dogstar Pet Products. The Gotta Go Button “speaks” for your dog and lets owners know when Fido’s “gotta go”! The button comes complete with a 2-week training system
who is Chad Bingo?
“I’m convinced that about half of what separates the successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.”
who is Steve Jobs?
money that is left after all the expenses of running a business have been deducted from the income
what is profit?
an American television newsmagazine program that is broadcast on the CBS television network. Launched in 1968, Don Hewitt created the program and set it apart by using a unique style of reporter-centered investigation
what is 60 Minutes?
the richest African American of the 21st century, and with a net worth of over $3 billion, she is regarded as arguably the most influential woman in the world
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
he created the BullyBøx is a mobile application that allows students to safely an anonymously report bullying in schools
who is Brandon Boynton?
“The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.”
who is Michelangelo?
resources an entrepreneur needs to have when starting a business, including capital, skilled labor, management expertise, legal and financial advice, a facility, equipment, and most importantly, customers
what are start-up resources?
an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership
what is the New York Times?
before her bestseller cast a spell on readers, she was living on welfare and struggling to get by as a single mother
who is J.K. Rowling?
while she started with simply graphic design, her business offerings have expanded to web design, marketing, photography, handlettering, calligraphy and social media. You can learn more about her business and contact her about work at flamingsquirreldesign.com
who is Andrea Shaver?
“It’s not about money or connections. It’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone when it comes to your business. And if it fails, you learn from what happened and do a better job next time.”
who is Mark Cuban?
the buildings, equipment, tools, and other goods needed to produce a product, or the money used to purchase these items
what is capital?
published bi-weekly, it features original articles on finance, industry, investing, and marketing topics
what is Forbes?
he is credited with creating the lightening rod and bifocals
who is Benjamin Franklin?
he came up with the idea of a computerized vending machine that functions similarly to a Redbox machine but instead of it dispensing DVDs, it dispenses first aid supplies
who is Taylor Rosenthal?
“If you had asked people what they wanted, they would have said a faster horse.”
who is Henry Ford?
individuals who back emerging entrepreneurial ventures, usually as a bridge to get from the self-funded stage to the level of business that would both need and attract venture capital
what is angel investors?
an American basic cable, internet and satellite business news television channel that is owned by NBCUniversal News Group
what is CNBC?
the founder of the president and the chief executive officer as well as the Chairman of the board for one of the most popular and well-known websites/e-commerce sites in the world, Amazon.com
who is Jeff Bezos?
founded Eternal Essence Candle Company, a nonprofit that sells handmade soy candles. The proceeds from her business support community programs that address mental illness
who is Alexis Kauchick?
“The price of inaction is far greater than then cost of a mistake.”
who is Meg Whitman?