- by Susan Liu
The Entrepreneur Insiders network is an online community where the most thoughtful and influential people in America’s startup scene contribute answers to timely questions about entrepreneurship and careers. Today’s answer to the question “What qualities make an amazing entrepreneur?” is written by Susan Liu, vice president of Scale Venture Partners.
I’ve been a venture capitalist for four years, and during this time, I’ve had hundreds of entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to me. When VC investors meet with companies, we’re looking for entrepreneurs who can build enduring businesses and become market leaders—either through creation or disruption.
Based on my experience, great entrepreneurs tend to have two things in common: They are creative problem-solvers and they’re determined to succeed.