Traits of an Entrepreneur – How Do I Compare?
Location
CreatorsLAB, ECU City
Hosted by
Edith Cowan University (Creative Futures)
About
How do know if you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Pursuing a career as an entrepreneur is a rewarding and risky endeavour. The success rate of first-time founders is just 18% yet despite the odds, founders are reported to experience greater health and happiness than employees.
The ‘Big 5’ personality traits are often associated with successful entrepreneurs and can also be honed to improve the outcomes for employees within the workplace.
Open to ECU alumni, staff and students, this 'Coffee n Think' session invites attendees to participate in an engaging and informative seminar led by the School of Business and Law’s Dr Geremy Farr-Wharton and is tailored to anyone interested in innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation, not just budding startup founders.
WHAT'S INVOLVED:
- Start your day with an engaging discussion on the ‘Big 5’ personality traits
- Discover where you sit on the spectrum of these common qualities
- Explore ways to develop these traits to benefit your career as an entrepreneur or employee
BYO coffee/hot drink for this inspiring start to your day!
WHEN: 9:00am - 9:45am | Wednesday 4 November
WHERE: CreatorsLAB (CC.1S.G40), Ground Floor, ECU City, Corner of Yagan Square and Wellington St, Perth
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
An entrepreneur, social scientist and innovation specialist, Dr Geremy Farr-Wharton works at the intersection of research, industry and entrepreneurship, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex challenges and translate new ideas into economic and social value. His career spans academia, government, research and the startup ecosystem, including roles with CSIRO, Queensland University of Technology, and Curtin University.
ABOUT CREATIVE FUTURES
Creative Futures works at the intersection of creativity, technology and innovation, connecting industry, government, community and creative practitioners to explore emerging opportunities and shape future-focused solutions. Through initiatives such as the CreatorsLAB, we combine creative practice, experiential design and technology to help organisations unlock ideas and opportunities. If you'd like to learn more about the space or discuss opportunities for a workshop, program or partnership, visit our website or please reach out to creative.futures@ecu.edu.au.
