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entrepreneur

[ahn-truh-pruh-nur, -noor, ahn-truh-pruh-nœr] / ˌɑn trə prəˈnɜr, -ˈnʊər, ɑ̃ trə prəˈnœr /


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The grappler system was invented by a Peoria, Ariz., entrepreneur and was first employed by the Phoenix Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Partovi, an Iranian American who had previously been an entrepreneur and angel investor, founded Neo in 2017.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s the first release in a new model series developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, the division overseen by billionaire entrepreneur Alexandr Wang, who came onboard in June 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Walker suggested changing how stand-up comedians and others in the industry are viewed, explaining: "Essentially every stand-up comedian is a small business, they are an entrepreneur and that should be rewarded and acknowledged."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She still had big dreams—maybe she could become an entrepreneur, open a beauty salon or her own fashion company.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore