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A confident serial entrepreneur stands at a crossroads of glowing pathways representing past and future ventures in a futuristic cityscape, embodying ambition and success.
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Key Traits of Successful Serial Entrepreneurs for 2026

A 2021 study revealed that entrepreneurs exhibiting a higher risk preference consistently outperform their peers in serial ventures, directly correlating boldness with business success, according to T

Ethan Calder·August 10, 2026
A determined entrepreneur stands on a peak overlooking a cityscape, symbolizing the challenging yet rewarding journey of startup success.
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6 Key Entrepreneur Personality Traits for Startup Success

Only 35% of startups that successfully attracted external investment were still operating seven years later, according to a study of 775 Canadian ventures published in nature .

Ethan Calder·April 25, 2026
Diverse group of young student founders working together in a sunlit university library, balancing laptops and academic books with startup ideas.
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Top 5 Traits of Successful Student Founders Balancing Academics & Entrepreneurship

In 2023, 60% of student-led startups receiving seed funding reported their founders maintained a GPA above 3.

Ethan Calder·April 16, 2026