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Despite starting small, Murthy and his team built Infosys into one of India's largest IT services companies,
              pioneering the Indian IT outsourcing industry and creating thousands of jobs globally.

              Misconception 4
              Entrepreneurs are born, not made: This misconception suggests that entrepreneurial skills and abilities
              are  innate  traits,  not  something  that  can  be  learned  or  developed  through  education,  experience,  and
              perseverance.
              For example, Kunal Shah, co-founder of FreeCharge, started his entrepreneurial journey by founding a company
              called PaisaBack, which was later acquired. He then co-founded FreeCharge in 2010, a mobile payments
              company that revolutionised digital payments in India. Shah's success demonstrates that entrepreneurship
              is not just about innate talent but also about learning from experiences, adapting to market needs, and
              persistently innovating to create value.


                 BUSINESS VS ENTREPRENEURSHIP

              The terms "businessman" and "entrepreneur" are often used interchangeably, but they represent different
              aspects  of  business  activity  and  approach.  Here  are  the  key  differences  between  a  businessman  and  an
              entrepreneur:

                   Aspect                     Businessman                                 Entrepreneur

               Focus           Manages and operates an established         Identifies and exploits new business
                               business.                                   opportunities.
               Role            Oversees day-to-day operations, resource    Involved in all aspects of business creation
                               management.                                 and growth.

               Risk            Takes calculated risks within existing      Embraces high levels of risk in pursuit of
                               business framework.                         innovation.
               Innovation      Focuses on incremental improvements         Introduces novel solutions, technologies, or
                               within the business.                        models.
               Example         CEO of a manufacturing company ensuring  Elon Musk, creating SpaceX and Tesla,
                               profitability.                              pushing boundaries.

              For example: Mahesh and Rajesh both own chemist shops in the same area.
              Mahesh sits at his shop and when the customers come, he sells medicines.
              Rajesh, along with medicines has also collaborated with near by Lab. He also get medicines delivered at
              home, offers sugar, BP testing services at home, gives attractive discounts and offers on Lab tests.
              Rajesh has added innovative ideas to grow his business. So he is an entrepreneur while Mahesh is a businessman.
              “The best way to predict the future is to create it” is true for entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurship is full of uncertainty.
              If anyone accepts that, he is willing to embrace it. Entrepreneurs are independent minded, innovative business
              people which make them self-starter. An entrepreneur can be an artist, educator, businessman, service sector
              worker or an inventor. Entrepreneurial careers can be found in just about every field.


               SESSION             4   Entrepreneurship as a Career Option


              In this session, we will explore entrepreneurship as a career option. Entrepreneurship provides individuals
              with the chance to be their own boss, follow their passions, and make a meaningful contribution to the
              economy.




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