¿Por qué emprender? (Is there a good English translation of “emprender”?)
With several Start-Up Chile entrepreneurs, I am leading a five-day seminar at Casa de la Mujer Huamachuco, a community center in one of the poorest areas of Santiago, in the comuna of Renca. Soon I will write more about this experience. For now, here is a translation of the list scribbled above: Motivations for Entrepreneurial Activity […]
With several Start-Up Chile entrepreneurs, I am leading a five-day seminar at Casa de la Mujer Huamachuco, a community center in one of the poorest areas of Santiago, in the comuna of Renca. Soon I will write more about this experience.
For now, here is a translation of the list scribbled above:
Motivations for Entrepreneurial Activity (emprender is the verb form of “start something, as an entrepreneur.” Perhaps the best translation is “bootstrap.” If you have a better translation, let me know!)
- occupy free time
- generate resources
- grow more
- feel more useful — don´t depend on husband
- feel good about yourself at any age
- surge in life, be something
- be independent, own schedule
- teach values to the children
- develop as a person
- have your own money