Definition

A person who works inside a large company and is responsible for creating new ideas and turning them into successful products or services, often by taking risks and being innovative.

Example

As an intrapreneur, she launched a new product line that significantly increased the company's profits.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of an intrapreneur?

Yeah, I think they’re like entrepreneurs but within a company, right?

Exactly! They really help bring innovative ideas to life.

I admire that kind of creativity; it must be exciting to work on new projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intrapreneur → It is formed from "intra-" (meaning within) and "preneur" (from French *entrepreneur*, meaning one who undertakes). The word describes someone who undertakes entrepreneurial activities within an organization.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is an entrepreneur but operates 'within' ('intra-') a company — that's what an intrapreneur does.

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