The personas

Six ways to be an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship isn't only about building tech unicorns. There are many paths — and you might fit more than one.

The Seeker

Curious explorer of every opportunity

You're naturally curious and love jumping into new situations. You want to explore many industries and ideas before deciding where to focus. The Seeker phase is essential — it's where you collect the experiences that shape everything that comes next.

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The Impacter

Change-maker driven by purpose

You believe individuals can change the world. You're drawn to social, environmental, or community problems and want to build something that makes things better — bigger than just profit.

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The Creator

Artist building a brand around their craft

You have a passion for art, music, writing, design, or some other creative field — and you want to build a brand around your work. You're often a solo entrepreneur and your craft is your business.

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The Careerist

Innovator inside a bigger organization

You're a team player who wants to work at an established company — but in a role that lets you innovate, lead change, and build new things from the inside. This is called 'intrapreneurship.'

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The Builder

Tech-driven problem solver

You're excited by how technology can solve real problems. You probably already have ideas — maybe even an app you want to build. You're drawn to STEM, prototyping, and turning ideas into working products.

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The Family Entrepreneur

Carrying forward a legacy

You're proud of where you come from and excited to join — or evolve — a family business. You bring the unique challenge and gift of stepping into something already built, and making it your own.

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Inspired by the Drexel Close School entrepreneurial-personas exercise & Chuck Sacco's article on EIX.