The document defines an entrepreneur as someone who organizes and manages an independent business venture that involves risk in order to earn a profit. It then lists 10 key characteristics of successful entrepreneurs: they have an inner drive to succeed, are innovative, competitive, highly motivated and energetic, open to change, time conscious, risk takers, passionate, curious, and open minded. The document provides examples of famous Filipino entrepreneurs who demonstrate these traits, such as Henry Sy, Lucio Tan, Socorro Ramos, and John Gokongwei.

1. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN
ENTREPRENEUR
Presented By:
Brien L. Naco

2. ENTREPRENUER
Entrepreneur is the term used
to refer to anyone who undertakes
the organization and management
of an enterprise involving
Independence and risk as well as Henry Sy
the opportunity for profit. In other words, “A
person who organizes and manages a
business, undertaking , assuming the risk
for the sake of the profit.”

3. Characteristics of an
Entrepreneur
1. Inner Drive to Succeed-
Entrepreneur see bigger
picture as they became very
ambitious.
2. Innovative- Entrepreneurs
have a passionate desire to
do things better and to
improve their product.

4. 3. Competitive – An
Entrepreneur is naturally
competitive.
4. Highly Motivated and
Energetic- An
Entrepreneur is inspired
to do business and takes
the responsibility and full
of energy towards work.
Lucio Tan
5. Openness to Change-
An Entrepreneur is Up to
date.

5. 6. Time Conscious-
Entrepreneurs know the
value of time and how to
make the best use of it.
7. Risk takers- A true
Entrepreneur knows that
failing to attempt
something is a greater
failure than trying and not
Socorro Ramos
succeeding.

6. 8. Passionate-
Entrepreneurs love
their work.
9. Curiosity-
Entrepreneur is
information seeker.
10. Open Minded-
Entrepreneur has the
ability to accept
criticisms. John Gokongwei

7. Thank you
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