The fact is most entrepreneurs aren't dot-coms. Once these start-ups take off in their growth stage, many similarities end. The report also sets out key policy implications based on these different characteristics. Von Bargen noted there is a degree of confusion in the policy realm about the true characteristics of entrepreneurial growth companies, especially those in their early stages when they most resemble traditional small firms. This confusion, he said, tends to misdirect policy initiatives intended to aid entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurs take wild, uncalculated risks to start their companies .
Entrepreneurial companies are all based on high tech breakthroughs . Rather they tend to make smaller innovations to products or processes and then perform exceedingly well. As companies fund research and make discoveries, they tend to develop breakthrough technologies. Founders of entrepreneurial companies are experienced experts in their fields . Entrepreneurs with little expertise in their fields have started many of the most successful companies.