The 9 Different Types of Entrepreneurship (With Examples)
This article from Indeed Career Guide explores nine types of entrepreneurship, each linked to specific business models, personal goals, and levels of innovation. It complements the three main forms covered in Unit 2 — creating a new venture, buying an existing business, and intrapreneurship — by showcasing how entrepreneurial activity takes many shapes in today’s dynamic world.
🔍 What you’ll learn:
Characteristics and motivations behind different entrepreneurial types
Practical examples for each type (e.g., startup founders, social entrepreneurs, buyers, researchers)
How your personal skills and values influence the form of entrepreneurship you pursue
📌 How to use this resource:
Compare the 9 types with the 3 core forms studied in Unit 2
Use it to support your Reflective Essay or Forum contributions
Prepare for quiz questions about entrepreneurship diversity
🎯 Tip: After reading, ask yourself — Which type(s) align most with my personality and ambitions?