CIBC Presents Entrepreneurship 101: What is an entrepreneur?
What does it take to be an entrepreneur?
Last Wednesday, at our CIBC Presents Entrepreneurship 101 course opener lecture we talked about the dictionary definition: “one who undertakes.” But what are the key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs? Is it courage to take on risk - or is that simply doing bold things despite the naysayers? Is it perseverance - which some might characterize as blind stubbornness? Is it charismatic broad vision leadership - or detailed execution of a plan?
I’d like to hear comments both from the class of hopeful entrepreneurs as well as from more seasoned veterans as to what they feel leads to success.
Downloads and Resources
- Join the Facebook Group: CIBC Presents Entrepreneurship 101
- Class Summary: Opening Event: Course Introduction
- Webcast
- Presentation: Course intro (PDF)
As the VP of Partner Programs at MaRS, Tony ensures that our external and internal programs work together. Tony also advises entrepreneurs and high growth companies, particularly in environmental, advanced materials and manufacturing markets, with a special emphasis on mentoring and development of entrepreneurs.