What is the most important personality trait for entrepreneurs and why?
Perseverance
Being an entrepreneur involves more downs than ups—it's a true roller coaster. I focus on each new hour as an opportunity to move forward, rather than dwelling on the past.
– Alan Braun, CEO of Ingage
A Growth Mindset
Every day as an entrepreneur brings something new. You must embrace trying and learning. When my co-founder and I launched in 2014, we were just two people with no customers. Today, we serve over 500 worldwide, transforming our roles entirely.
– Edith Harbaugh, Co-founder and CEO of LaunchDarkly
Humility
Starting a business means being both boss and safety net—no one outshines you. You'll skip fun nights to handle the grunt work, like cleaning bar mats. A realistic self-view turns those sacrifices into rewarding steps toward a bigger goal.
– Rhett Rosen, CEO of Trader Vic's Worldwide
Resilience
Without it, you won't endure long enough to prove your business works. Startups demand daily failures; learning what not to do is as vital as what to do. Bouncing back repeatedly sets top founders apart from the well-intentioned.
– Carisa Miklusak, CEO of tilr
Imagination
You must keep pushing the ball forward. This boosts your success odds and inspires your team to follow suit.
– Oren Zaslansky, CEO of Flock Freight
