When you think of entrepreneurs, chances are you picture someone like Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk. But what if I told you that the face of entrepreneurship is changing? With the rise of solopreneurship, more and more people are taking on business ownership completely solo. And as more people shift their focus toward starting their own businesses, an army of new technologies is emerging, wielding the tools to turn anyone into an entrepreneur. In fact, they’re making it easier than ever for more people to run businesses entirely on their own.

So what exactly is a solopreneur? A solopreneur is an entrepreneur who is taking on business ownership completely solo. And while you may not picture them when you think of entrepreneurs, they’re about to make major changes to our economy. Here’s how:

1. Solopreneurs are driving innovation.

With fewer people to bounce ideas off of, solopreneurs are often forced to be more innovative in their approach to problem-solving. And as a result, they’re coming up with groundbreaking solutions that are shaking up traditional industries. Take AirBnb for example. If it weren’t for the company’s founder, Brian Chesky, deciding to start a business on his own, we might still be hailing cabs instead of ridesharing.

2. Solopreneurs are nimble and agile.

Because they don’t have to worry about pleasing shareholders or managing a team, solopreneurs can move quickly and make decisions without red tape slowing them down. They can also pivot quickly when they need to without having to worry about getting buy-in from others. This agility gives them a major advantage over larger corporations who often struggle with bureaucracy and slow decision-making processes.

3. Solopreneurs are changing the way we work.

As more and more people ditch the traditional 9-5 in favor of working for themselves, we’re seeing a shift in the way work gets done. With flexible schedules and the ability to work from anywhere, solopreneurs are redefining what it means to have a “career." And as this trend continues, we can expect to see even more changes in the way work gets done in the years to come.

The rise of solopreneurship is changing the face of entrepreneurship as we know it. From driving innovation to being nimble and agile, solopreneurs are making their mark on the economy—and there’s no stopping them now. So if you’ve been thinking about starting your own business, there’s no better time than now! Thanks for reading and I hope this has inspired you to take the leap into entrepreneurship!