Famous Entrepreneurs
This TV personality started her career by teaching classes at Northwestern and now has her own TV show where she is famous for giving things away
Oprah
This characteristic involves being able to be the head of something while also keeping a clear head.
Leadership
They want to invest in startups that will thrive and eventually provide a return on their investment.
This person created a popular shopping site, revolutionizing how people shop online.
Jeff Bezos
This trait is when you prepare or think about something ahead of time to best prepare.
Proactiveness
How do startups typically receive funding?
Startups can get funding in different ways, including business loans, personal savings, friends and family, venture capital and startup grants.
This entrepreneur founded Tesla and SpaceX, quickly taking over both of those industries
Elon Musk
This characteristic allows people to keep trying even through failure.
determination
How do investors get paid back on their investments?
The investors receive a principal investment back first, then they get periodic interest payments.
This co-founder of Microsoft became one of the richest individuals in the world and is known for his philanthropic endeavors
Bill Gates
This trait is when you have a drive to keep doing better.
ambition
What kind of funding is there for startups?
Investors can give you funding to start your business in the form of venture capital investments.
This NFL head coach started his career as a coach and an MBA professor at San Diego State and how has been the head coach of two NFL teams.
Dennis Green
This trait describes an entrepreneur’s ability to review their decisions and decide how risky they are
risk tolerance
What kinds of investors are there for startups?
Risk average, risk neutral, and risk tolerant.