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Alexis Kelly

Entrepreneurship: Is it Taught or Inherited?

Biography

Alexis is a soon-to-be graduate of the Professional Communication program at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has an interest in entrepreneurship and storytelling through social media. While being a student, she is also a content creator in her spare time.

Alexis’ research topic focuses on entrepreneurship and psychology due to her personal experiences in the industry. Upon graduating, Alexis is looking to pursue a career in digital marketing and social media strategies.

 

Details of Project

The entrepreneurial side of the business industry, which involves starting and managing new ventures, continues to grow as an lucrative and potentially profitable opportunity for those willing to brave the industry. However, not all entrepreneurs achieve success. Statistics show that around 20 percent of small businesses fail within the first year.

When considering the factors behind successful businesses, many people focus on aspects like funding, business plans, or market timing. However, some experts argue that a startup should be seen in relation to the entrepreneur who created it. The business is often viewed as an extension of the entrepreneur, and understanding the individual behind the venture is essential to fully grasp the reasons for the business’s success or failure. Aside from traits such as self motivation, hyper-independence, self-motivation, and strong time and stress management skills, environmental factors and nurturing principles are key in shaping an entrepreneurs ability to thrive in an industry.

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