Identify an entrepreneur. (Choose Option A or Option B.) Option A: Do you know a successful entrepreneur in your community? Chances are there are many business owners and entrepreneurs in your area you could interview. If you choose this option, be sure to get approval from your parent or guardian before you conduct the interview. View this helpful activity for tips on conducting an interview. You'll need a photo of your entrepreneur for your profile.

Option B: Select an entrepreneur from the list below to research. You may choose to research another entrepreneur who interests you. Be sure to seek approval from your parent or guardian and your instructor before choosing someone who is not on the list.

Ben Cohen—ice cream
Debbie Fields Rose—cookies
Daymond John—fashion
Blake Mycoskie—shoes
Joseph Unahue—packaged foods
Vera Wang—fashion
Oprah Winfrey—media

Research the entrepreneur.
If you choose to interview a local entrepreneur, you will ask questions to learn about the person. If you are not able to conduct an interview, then you will complete Internet research to learn about your chosen entrepreneur from the list above. You may find this research activity helpful in your research.

Whether you choose to conduct an interview or research a famous entrepreneur online, be sure to learn as much as you can about the person. His or her background, motivation to start a business, and efforts to grow the business are all important pieces of information.

Create a profile.
Use the Online Entrepreneur Profile template. This would look like a social media page that has information about your chosen entrepreneur. Remember, you want to grab the attention of and inspire other students like you. In your profile, be sure to include the following facts about your entrepreneur:

personal background
the business idea
motivations and incentives to start the business
how the entrepreneur kept the business competitive
how the business has grown and spread to more people

Save your work in one file to turn in. Use the name "Entrepreneur_Profile_your name" for your file to turn in.