Ryerson’s Digital Media Zone (DMZ) blog posted a cheeky blog entry last week detailing the “ten entrepreneurs you’ll meet at an accelerator,” detailed by Vicky Liu.
While my list would include characters more akin to those on Mike Judge and HBO’s “Silicon Valley,” we trust that Liu got it right here.
Here’s the ten characters you’ll meet at an accelerator:
- The triple threat
This entrepreneur has got it going on. Theyâre equally talented in design, code and business development. The triple threat is a one-person wonder and doesnât seem to need sleep. Maybe theyâre part robot. - The suit-turned-self-starter
This founder used to work in a corporate or office job. They realized they thirsted after creativity (or had an identity crisis) and put their old life behind them to build a company on their own. Their bumper sticker reads âBeing your own boss rocks!â - The international entrepreneur
In the startup community, youâre bound to run into a CEO or two who arenât from around town. They have a cool accent and better shoes than you. Theyâre here to expand into the global market and bring a bit of international flair to the workplace. - The name-changer
This founder is constantly changing the focus of their company and its name. They often have more than one venture on the go at a time. Good luck keeping up. - The trendsetter
Whoever said that entrepreneurs donât dress well has never met the trendsetter. The trendsetter looks like they walked off the runway, onto Queen Street West and back to their desk. This entrepreneur is bringing their vision to the world and looks great while doing it. No black turtlenecks here. - The online one
This entrepreneur has a social media presence thatâs hard to beat. They respond to your emails, tweets, and invites within seconds of receiving them, theyâre always online and their Gchat status is eternally âavailable.â Now if only you could figure out where they sit⊠- The popular one
In addition to running their company, this entrepreneur finds time to befriend everyone around them. They make small talk like itâs their job and never eat lunch alone. Theyâd be voted startup valedictorian, no contest. - The pitcher/closer
This founder has an uncanny ability to close a deal. Theyâve probably sold you something without you even realizing it. Theyâve perfected the elevator pitch and always have a suit handy for those spur-of-the-moment presentations. - The night owl
Honestly, you didnât know this person existed until that time when you stayed late to work and they strolled in at 10 p.m. This entrepreneur makes their own schedule (a late-night one) and works until dawn. Red Bull is a good friend of theirs, as are eye masks. - The studentpreneur
Donât let the cute name fool you. What the young student founder lacks in age and experience is made up for in determination and drive. They have the ability to juggle a full course load while also running a business. Youâre kinda jealous.