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en·tre·pre·neur·ship (n)

Technology has evolved. The economy has shifted. The world has changed. And today's entrepreneurs do more than just start businesses. The world needs a new definition of entrepreneurship. We're writing it here.

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AK (Babson Alumnus, Systems Architect, Cambridge, MA)

A process where an individual embraces uncertainty and takes on risk to realize an economic opportunity.

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Curtis (Graduate Student, Accountant/teacher, Saint Charles, MD)

business owner

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Viplav (Interested in Babson, Entrepreneur, India)

Entrée (in French) - means "The Beginning" prene (Prune) - means "To Shape" ur (Internet lingo) - means "Your" ship (noun) - means "Life or Business or Love or Passion or anything including the Universe" So, Entrepreneurship according to me is "The beginning to shape your passion"

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Louis (Undergraduate Student, student, Babson Park, MA)

Offering society a new benefit #MIS3525

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Louis (Undergraduate Student, student, Babson Park, MA)

Offering society a new benefit #MIS3525

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Rohan (Undergraduate Student, United States)

It's starting a business. It's a huge mountain to climb to do this however we should be defining other things such as human qualities. Defining the qualities of "good character","selflessness", "kindness" and "respect"- these will help a person succeed both in life and business as well as make a positive impact on society as a whole. Well that's just how I feel, because at the end of the day, you are a human being outside the office

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Yasmin (Undergraduate Student, Student, N Natick, MA)

Doing what you love for yourself.

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Tyler (Undergraduate Student, Coventry, RI)

The ability to utilize web 2.0 and the diffusion of social media to innovate new and pre-existing aspects of the world that appeal to a substantial target market

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OKPARA (Interested in Babson, Nigeria)

Entreproneurship is the ability to convert a business opportunity into a real enterprise.

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Kayla (Undergraduate Student, Woonsocket, RI)

Taking risks and putting everything on the line in order to accomplish a greater good.

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