solopreneur

noun

so·​lo·​pre·​neur ˌsō-lō-p(r)ə-ˈnər How to pronounce solopreneur (audio)
-ˈn(y)u̇r
plural solopreneurs
: one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise without the help of a partner : a solo entrepreneur
One of the challenges many would-be solopreneurs overlook is cash flow. When you—the owner of a single-person business—stop working, your cash flow is often reduced to zero.Jaime Catmull
And while there are huge benefits to being a solopreneur, there are also some downsides that come with it. Especially the isolation, lack of stimulation, accountability and push for perfection.Annabel Acton

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That’s why solopreneurs and freelancers often score high on profitability but low on sellability. Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

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First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solopreneur was in 1992

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“Solopreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solopreneur. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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