The Entrepeneur

The future of the economy can be fantastic as long as the power of the entrepreneur is recognized.

That’s a theory from Bill Draper, one of the first west coast venture capitalists and author of “The Startup Game.” He says the entrepreneur has the ability to change the U.S. and the world’s economy. And he has the experience to back that thinking up. Draper has been successfully raising money for high tech companies such as Hotmail and Skype for almost fifty years, and says while the world of venture capitalism is now older, more sophisticated and eager its main player remains unchanged.

“The entrepreneur is still the same, wonderful ambitious passionate individual that I love.”

And if you’re looking to strike out on your own in search of the next big thing draper says to make sure you arm yourself.

“Stick to your guns but be sure you have your gun aimed in the right direction.”

Draper says entrepreneurs should also be compassionate towards employees especially when times are tough. And if you can manage to ride out the bad with the good, you will be successful, and help out our economy as well.