Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: Redefining Success Beyond Silicon Valley

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who doesn't see yourself in the typical tech prodigy narrative? In a world where tech prodigies and venture-backed unicorns often drive entrepreneurship, many aspiring entrepreneurs wonder: “What if I don’t fit the stereotype of a Silicon Valley wunderkind? Is there a place for me in this landscape?” In this dynamic webinar, Lori Rosenkopf, author and esteemed professor, dismantles the myths surrounding entrepreneurship and opens up a world of diverse and accessible paths to success. Drawing from her thirty-year career and interactions with over 20,000 students, Lori presents an inspiring and practical roadmap based on her latest book, Unstoppable Entrepreneurs: 7 Paths for Unleashing Successful Startups and Creating Value through Innovation. Lori will guide you through the seven distinct paths to entrepreneurial success and equip you with the six essential Rs to thrive in any business environment.

Key Takeaways:

- Discover the multiple pathways to entrepreneurship, from disruptors to intrapreneurs.

- Learn the critical ingredients for entrepreneurial success and how to apply them.

- Gain insights on overcoming challenges, biases, and funding obstacles.

- Explore practical tools for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, regardless of background or industry.

- Be inspired by the transformative stories of entrepreneurs who have significantly impacted varied sectors.

Who Should Attend: This webinar is perfect for anyone looking to embark on an entrepreneurial journey—whether you're a budding startup founder, a business owner aiming for growth, or an innovator within a larger organization. It's also highly beneficial for those who feel marginalized by the conventional startup narrative and seek inspiration and practical advice to forge their own path.

Empower yourself to become an unstoppable entrepreneur. Register now to redefine entrepreneurship and learn how to navigate your unique path to success.

Lori Rosenkopf serves as Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship. For over three decades, Rosenkopf has taught more than 20,000 students across all educational levels, from high school to executives. Poets and Quants recognized Rosenkopf as a best undergraduate professor. She has earned multiple teaching awards, including the David Hauck Award for Distinguished Teaching. She has published extensively on technological communities and social networks in top management journals and is a Fellow of the Academy of Management. Rosenkopf holds a PhD in Management of Organizations, an MS in Operations Research, and a BS in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering.

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by University of Maryland, College Park.