Abstract
This study aims to explore the entrepreneurial experiences of founders through a phenomenological research method and to suggest implications for school education based on entrepreneurial cases. The research employs Giorgi's (1985) descriptive phenomenology as a qualitative research method to articulate the structure of experiences founders undergo during the entrepreneurial process. For this purpose, the study conducted in-depth interviews with four entrepreneurs who have maintained their businesses, categorizing their entrepreneurial experiences. The data collected from these interviews involved responses to common written questions provided by the researcher. Three participants were interviewed face-to-face, while one participated in an online interview. The study categorizes the factors influencing changes in entrepreneurs' lives into emotional and environmental aspects, focusing on four key meaning units and 15 sub-components, which are divided into 51 meaning units: Background of Major Selection: Influenced by family environment, job relevance, and areas of aptitude and interest. Career Choice and Transition: Often linked to their major. Entrepreneurial Experience: Discovering personal strengths such as relevant personality traits for the industry and prior experience in related fields. Life Goals and Directions: Many entrepreneurs expressed satisfaction with becoming experts in their field post-startup, finding both job satisfaction and socio-economic stability. The study concludes with educational implications, suggesting enhancements in resilience education, professional ethics awareness, cooperative relationships with others, and changes in on-site career education.
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