The Relationship Between College Experiences and Middle-Aged Entrepreneurs’ Success
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Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, College, Entrepreneurial SuccessAbstract
This study aims to explore the relationship between success in the world of entrepreneurship and the college experience. Colleges have been growing in cost in recent years and it becomes even more imperative to explore the value of a college education when pursuing a career in entrepreneurship. This study collected data using semi-structured interviews with questions revolving around various characteristics learned during college. The data was analyzed with a thematic analysis that was meant to identify the overarching characteristics that entrepreneurs felt were the most important factors for their success. The study concluded that the most important factors for success as an entrepreneur were interpersonal skills, diversification of perspectives, and critical thinking skills. These results demonstrate that college is valuable for the development of well-rounded entrepreneurs and potentially informs future curricula.
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