Grasshopper.com presents a comprehensive report on entrepreneurs in 2010 and beyond: facts, profiles, inspirations, influences, and trends. Also covered is the recessionâs impact on jobs, profits, and startup activity.
3. But first,
f
some FACTS
some FACTS about
entrepreneurs
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4. 55â
55â64
the age group showingÂ
the age group showing
the highest rate ofÂ
entrepreneurial activity.Â
Surprisingly, the 20â34Â
Surprisingly the 20 34
age bracket has theÂ
lowest rate
Dane  Stangler, Senior analyst at the Kauffman Foundation
5. average age of U.S. born techÂ
average age of U.S. born tech
entrepreneurs when theyÂ
founded their companies
Dane  Stangler, Senior analyst at the Kauffman Foundation
6. of entrepreneurs claimÂ
they were inspired byÂ
they were inspired by
innate desire, notÂ
education or training
Northeastern University's School of Technological Entrepreneurship Survey
12. 8% of American entrepreneurs addedÂ
employees over the past year
employees over the past year
Carl Schramm, President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Image Source: Times Online
13. 66% of American entrepreneurs have seen their
sales and profitability decrease
sales and profitability decrease
Carl Schramm, President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
14. 71% of entrepreneurs donât expectÂ
to add any new jobs in 2010
to add any new jobs in 2010
Carl Schramm, President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Image Source: flickr/brianjmatis
15. 61% of entrepreneurs think the
economy is on the wrong track
economy is on the wrong track
Carl Schramm, President & CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Image Source: flickr
16. 50% of entrepreneurs worldwide said it was more
difficult to start a new business in 2009 than in 2008
to start a new business in 2009 than in 2008
GEM â Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2009 Survey
17. 50% of innovationâdriven countries,Â
including the U.S., show a decrease in startups
including the U.S., show a decrease in startups
GEM â Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2009 Survey Image Source: Photobucket
25. 25% of entrepreneurs say they will
commit more resources to social media
commit more resources to social media
Adâology 2009 Survey Image Source: sxc.hu