"Unleashing the power of entrepreneurship and empowering your startup journey entrepreneurship: A mindset, not just a title" by Dean DiNardi

Letâs set the stage by getting to know what Entrepreneurship, Preneurship and Startup really is. And then we will look at using each to empower your startup journey. Over the next six months we will take a look at comparing cultural difference, barriers, success patterns, habits and traits, mindset and programs available to help you develop in these areas.
Entrepreneurship is often viewed as the pursuit of starting and growing businesses, but itâs true essence goes beyond simply holding the title of "entrepreneur." Itâs about emboding a mindsetâ a way of thinking and approaching challenges. Preneurship, the stem of Entre-preneurship, is a way of life - the way you do things and the measure of your ability.
While the media often glorifies the success stories of tech moguls and startup founders, the core principles of Preneurship are about innovation, risk-taking, resilience, and adaptability. This mindset can be applied to various professional and personal contexts, from running a company to driving change within existing organizations, leading to the rise of intra-preneurship, and even parent-preneurship and running a family.
Entrepreneurship vs Startup
Too often I hear that Startups and/or Startup Founders call themselves Entrepreneurs, along with the term Entrepreneurs being thrown around loosely. So, letâs set the story straight. Because this will help allocate and align the attributes required to succeed as either.
Entrepreneurs are individuals who identify opportunities, solve problems creatively, and take calculated risks to turn ideas into tangible results through business ventures. They are driven by a desire to create something new and innovative and often have a clear business vision and goals. They have a Preneurial mindset. Entrepreneurs are driven by vision, resourcefulness, and a willingness to navigate uncertainty. âWhatâs on The Mindâ is what makes Entre-Preneurs capable of doing this. This mindset focuses on innovation and improvement, constantly seeking ways to create value where none existed before. While developing for create multiple streams of passive income.
Startups are a new and emerging business, typically in the early stages of operation and often, very uncertain about much of the process, goals and vision. Those who start a startup or drive their development need an Entrepreneurial Mindset to do so successfully. Startup founders can be Entrepreneurs and the Entrepreneurship or The Preneurial Mindset can be developed (learned). However, Preneurship isnât for everyone.
Building A Preneurial Lifestyles
While the term "entrepreneur" is often associated with specific types of persons, usually someone who creates and owns their own business. As this is one form of entrepreneurship and is what makes an Entre-Preneur. It doesnât represent the entire spectrum of Preneurial applications. In fact, many successful entrepreneurs may not even own businesses but instead work within larger organizations, driving change and fostering innovation - IntraPreneur.
Beyond entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, there is SocialPreneurs, Mom/DadPreneurs, TechPreneurs...In essence, Preneurship is not confined to a specific role or context. Itâs a mindset that encourages taking initiative, seeking opportunity, and innovating within any environment. Whether as an entrepreneur, intrapreneur, or any other preneurial lifestyle, this mindset can empower individuals to drive change, create value, and make an impact.
Keeping following us as we take a close look at what it really takes to develop as a Startup, be an Entrepreneur and develop the skills and mindset to succeed.
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