Get a Clue: Entrepreneurs are Unique
Author: Aron Schoenfeld
Over the last few weeks, I have attended numerous networking events, pitch parties and conferences in a wide variety of industries including music, film, technology, government and entrepreneurship. In going from event to event, you start to notice how different events are run, how the participants, sponsors and organizers interact with each other and the participants of the events. As I look back at my run of these events, I want to highlight what I think is a unique and great trait that entrepreneurs have – the willingness to help every other entrepreneur.
In many of the industries that I attended conferences for, specifically a singer/songwriter conference and a technology event, I found networking quite difficult. Everyone held their ideas and plans to themselves so that they don’t have to worry about anyone stealing them. Everyone thought they had the next best song or a connection that will make them millions. The attitude that they shared was that there is only room for one person in their market.
Entrepreneurs are a very different breed. If you have ever been to a networking event or conference with entrepreneurs, you will be amazed by how many pitches you will hear about ideas and new companies.
Everyone is looking to share their thoughts and ideas with the hope that the next person will help connect them to someone who can help move their idea forward. Obviously you don’t want to give away your idea, but to understand this more, please read Should an Entrepreneur Share Their Idea?
To really highlight this, the comment I hear most from attendees of Entrepreneur Week is that people could not believe the willingness of everyone to listen to their idea and try and connect them with other people in the room and panelists that may be able to guide them and help them to get their company off the ground.
For many people it was their first experience at an entrepreneurial event and the willingness of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world to help them with their “little idea” was an incredible experience.
Entrepreneurs are not just individuals with ideas but rather part of a large, growing community of people who want to make a difference and change the status quo. By embracing this community and assisting other entrepreneurs, we are able to help this change grow exponentially and create a bigger and better tomorrow for other entrepreneurs and the business community.
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