For Subscribers

Do You Have Entrepreneurial DNA? Take this quiz and find out!

By Entrepreneur Staff

The Founder Institute, a startup training and launch program, has developed a test to identify entrepreneurial personality traits. Take the abbreviated quiz below for a quick evaluation of your entrepreneurial prowess.

PART 1: Each puzzle has three rows and three columns of designs.
One pattern at left is missing and has been replaced by a question mark. Choose the missing pattern from the eight on the right.

Do You Have Entrepreneurial DNA?

PART 2: For each pair of personality statements below, select the one that describes you the best. You:

8
a. Have a good word for everyone
b. Carry the conversation to a higher level

9
a. Have a vivid imagination
b. Pay attention to details

10
a. Get excited by new ideas
b. Are not easily bothered by things

11
a. Believe that others have good intentions
b. Have a rich vocabulary

12
a. Make friends easily

b. Can say things beautifully

To take the full test, visit fi.co/dna.

TALLY YOUR SCORE:
For each of the following correct answers, give yourself one point.

Do You Have Entrepreneurial DNA?

10-12 POINTS: You have very strong entrepreneurial DNA. You have the curiosity and originality necessary to challenge accepted norms, and you can quickly solve complex problems in a constantly changing playing field.

6-9 POINTS: You have moderate entrepreneurial DNA. You have curiosity and the ability to be original, and you are a good problem solver. However, some of your interests and abilities lie outside the entrepreneurial realm.

3-5 POINTS: You have some entrepreneurial traits, but many of your talents appear to lie outside the entrepreneurial realm. You might be interested in caring for others, or on paying careful attention and working hard at the job you already have.

1-2 POINTS: Like more than 95 percent of people, your interests and abilities appear to lie outside the entrepreneurial realm.

Entrepreneur Staff

Entrepreneur Staff

Editor

For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.

Want to be an Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor? Apply now to join.

Making a Change

A One-Time Payment of $20 Gets You Access to 1,000+ Courses Forever

Curated, high-impact courses across business, tech, and more.

Side Hustle

Want to Start a Side Hustle Helping a Small Business? Here Are the Gigs That Pay the Most.

It's National Small Business Month — and a great time to start a side hustle.

Buying / Investing in Business

Former Zillow Execs Target $1.3T Market

Co-ownership is creating big opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for entrepreneurs to pursue in 2025.

Business News

How AI Can Help You Cut Through Tariff Chaos — in Just 3 Simple Steps

Unpredictable tariffs are threatening your business survival. The good news? AI can help you quickly tackle supply chain disruptions before they spiral out of control.

Business News

These Are the College Majors With the Lowest Unemployment Rates — and Philosophy Ranks Higher Than Computer Science

An analysis of employment data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that some humanities majors rank higher than STEM majors in employment prospects.