Prosper Inc.: At the Crest of the Entrepreneurism Wave
Compared to the “average” company, Prosper Inc. is particularly focused on entrepreneurism. Top management exemplifies the concept of developing multiple streams of income, while rank-and-file employees are encouraged to pursue their entrepreneurial interests.
You could say entrepreneurism is in our blood. Since the company was founded in 1999, much of our focus has been on giving people the knowledge and guidance they need to explore their entrepreneurial ideas.
A recent survey conducted in September 2008 reveals some very interesting attitudes about entrepreneurism in light of the current economic conditions. Twenty-seven percent of survey respondents said they plan to start their own business within the next five years. That projection is huge. Out of 100 people you know, 27 will (according to these results) start their own business in the next five year. Personally, I can really only think of one or two who have even thought about it.
Even more revealing is that a staggering 70 percent agreed that “the success and health of [the U.S.] economy depends on the success of entrepreneurs.” In a related question, 80 percent of the respondents also agreed that the U.S. government needs to encourage more entrepreneurship.
With so many being open to the concept of entrepreneurship, Prosper is excited about the opportunity to be a prime contributor in the delivery of one-to-one coaching to up-and-coming entrepreneurs.
Tags: Entrepreneurship, trends