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Entrepreneurship isn’t just about knowing your numbers or building a flawless business plan. Often, the qualities that truly distinguish remarkable founders from merely competent ones aren’t found in textbooks or startup workshops — they’re subtle human skills that define how you connect and communicate.
1. Genuine curiosity
One powerful yet underrated trait of successful founders is genuine curiosity about people and ideas. Great entrepreneurs aren’t simply networking — they’re authentically interested. Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb, frequently stays in Airbnb homes himself. He doesn’t do this for publicity; he’s genuinely curious about the experiences of hosts and guests.
Curiosity goes beyond asking questions,
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