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CEO: Learning To Rely On Yourself Is Most Important

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This interviewee runs a company that helps other game developers get people to pay for their games. He offers insights into what led him down this path and how he spends his time.

Degree: Business Administration, Management and Operations

Job Title: CEO

Employer: Goo Goo Mango

Job Summary: Entrepreneurs

Job Description

Entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled. An entrepreneur sees an opportunity and exercises initiative by organizing a venture to turn an idea into reality. An entrepreneur is often seen as a business leader and innovator of new ideas and business processes.

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Additional Info

Entrepreneurship is defined by risks and rewards. Most people who become entrepreneurs are more comfortable with risks; prefer unstructured working and learning environments and collaborating with small team of people.

Quick Facts

Average salary

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$0 - $200,000

Projected Job Growth

Not applicable

Typical schedule

Varies Widely, Full-time, Long hours

Typical workplace

Home, Indoor, Office, Remote

Personal Qualities

Adventurous, Courageous, Creativity, Leadership ability, Problem solving skills, Public speaking ability, Teamwork, Verbal communication skills, Networking, Organizational skills, People skills

Educational Path

Education Requirement

Bachelor's degree

Recommended Education Degree

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree

Recommended Majors

Business Administration and Management
Business
Business and Management
Finance
Economics
Liberal Arts
Public Administration
Entrepreneurial
Accounting
Computer Science
Engineering
Social Sciences

Related Careers

Chief Executive Officer
Small Business Owner.

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