For Profit of For Purpose: Helping Entrepreneurs Select the Right Strategy for their Start Up

Today’s world is full of entrepreneurs.  These are individuals and groups driven to fulfill a purpose or gain profit.  Young, old, men or women, all interested in being considered an entrepreneur because it is held high regards by any member of a community.  In recent years, the concept of entrepreneurs has become so transcendental that it has given way to a new type of entrepreneur, the social entrepreneur. This type of entrepreneur is committed to serve a purpose or cause that benefits others.  The traditional entrepreneur is driven by self-interest and has limited regards for traits like empathy and the welfare of a community is secondary. In the early stages of the process, the entrepreneur must decide which direction to pursue based on their personal passion, is it to be rich or to be socially responsible?  Each has challenges but the biggest hurdle is choosing the strategy that fits the style of entrepreneur of that person.  The consequences for making an incorrect choice can be very costly.

This workshop to help new entrepreneurs decide the type of project that they passionate about and in the process selecting the right type of knowledge resources that will prevent them from losing time and money in achieving their dream.  The workshop lasts 45 minutes and uses practical strategies to help the entrepreneurs assess his skills, mission orientation, to meet personal or professional goals, or both.

The workshop includes discussion about mission, vision, entrepreneurship profile elements, and relevant ecosystemic features.