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What makes someone an entrepreneur?

An entrepreneur is a person who takes on the financial risks and uncertainties of starting and running a business in pursuit of profit and economic value. Entrepreneurs are typically innovators, visionaries, and problem-solvers who identify gaps between what customers need and what the market currently offers. They anticipate changing business conditions and develop new or improved ways to produce goods and services that create value.