noun
General Slang
solopreneur
SOH-loh-pruh-NUR · noun · informal
A one-person business owner who does it all alone.
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Definitions
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An entrepreneur who builds and runs a business entirely on their own, without co-founders or employees, handling every function themselves.
“As a solopreneur she's the designer, marketer, accountant, and customer service rep all at once.”
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solopreneur In A Sentence
As a solopreneur she's the designer, marketer, accountant, and customer service rep all at once.
Origin & Usage
Portmanteau of 'solo' and 'entrepreneur'; popularized in 2010s startup and gig-economy culture.
Variants
solo-preneur
People Also Ask
What is a solopreneur?
It's someone who builds and runs a business entirely on their own, with no co-founders or employees, doing every job themselves.
How is a solopreneur different from an entrepreneur?
An entrepreneur may build a team or company with others, while a solopreneur deliberately runs everything solo.
Where does the word come from?
It's a blend of 'solo' and 'entrepreneur' that became popular in 2010s startup and gig-economy culture.
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