entrepreneur

3 definitions • 5 examples

someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity:

He was one of the entrepreneurs of the 80s who made their money in property.

a person who attempts to make a profit by starting a company or by operating alone in the business world, esp. when it involves taking risks:

He’s an entrepreneur who made his money in computer software.

someone who makes money by starting their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity and taking risks:

an internet/e-commerce/dotcom entrepreneur

a property/retail/technology entrepreneur

a wealthy/successful/talented entrepreneur