Is Now the Best Time to Be an Entrepreneur? We Think So.

It is not just because we coincidentally went on a startup tour this summer. Entrepreneurship is more tempting than ever thanks to the infrastructure and systems in place today. Whether you have a brilliant idea or not, it doesn’t matter anymore. There is support available for any and every kind of profile that was not possible just a few years ago. Here, we try and jot down reasons (and super cool start-ups) that got us excited about being an entrepreneur and hopefully this excites you too.

Want To Be Your Own Boss?

According to the 2018-2019 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, 78.7% of the U.S. population believes that entrepreneurs are held in high regard, and the country has had a record-breaking boom cycle since 2010. Despite these promising numbers, only about 10% of startups last longer than 10 years. What makes the difference between a company’s success or failure? Here’s what you need to know to ensure your business’s success.

6 Things You Need to Know About Entrepreneurship

According to the 2018-2019 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, 78.7% of the U.S. population believes that entrepreneurs are held in high regard, and the country has had a record-breaking boom cycle since 2010. Despite these promising numbers, only about 10% of startups last longer than 10 years. What makes the difference between a company’s success or failure? Here’s what you need to know to ensure your business’s success.

MBA Careers in Technology, Startups, Media & Telecomms

More MBA students are now going into technology companies and startups because of the exciting opportunities to solve big problems and build the future. Through INSEAD's Career Development Centre, our MBAs get support in refining their "pitch" to employers to make their desired career switch possible. Beyond our CDC resources, INSEAD MBA students also benefit from the programme's rich entrepreneurship content, diverse population and intense 10-month structure.

It’s All There for You, If You Want It

Lauren Chung Chief Operating Officer Asia Pacific Teneo Strategy INSEAD Executive MBA "It's all there for you, if you want it." A successful entrepreneur, Lauren had just sold her company when she contemplated the next step in her professional development by doing an Executive MBA. She was also expecting her first child. In this video, she shares her experience on managing her obligations as a mother, as well as work and business school.
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