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9 Forms of Capital That Entrepreneurs Can Earn Your worth is measured by more than money alone.

By Patrick Bet-David

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From financial to cultural to intellectual, there are at least nine different types of capital that an entrepreneur can obtain.

Shockingly, financial capital is the easiest to get a hold of. But if you're looking for funding from investors, you'll also have to show them what you have to offer -- which typically means demonstrating another type of capital. For example, someone who is asking for $500,000 from investors for their tech startup may have credibility because they have experience working in technology. This is called "experential capital."

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David describes each type of capital and how it may be used in the business world and when pitching to investors.

Click play to find out which types of capital you may already have -- and how to leverage them.

Watch more YouTube videos from Bet-David on his channel and check out his new book Drop Out And Get Schooled.

Related: Does Your Age Matter as an Entrepreneur?

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Patrick Bet-David

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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