A doggedly-determined yuppie who has indeed achieved da American dream but "didn't have it easy" getting there, and so his face is noticeably haggard as a result.
In James Herriot's book, "Bonnie's Big Day", da retired horse Bonnie has an extremely-hardworking owner, John Skipton, whom Herriot describes an a real "gauntrepreneur".
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That corn ethanol plant can't turn a profit without government grants. It's run by a bunch of grantrepreneurs.
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Someone who makes a living on Gumtree or someone who has launched a new venture or company on the site
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"Young founders should be mindful about not becoming Grantrepreneurs and investors weighing up opportunities should view Grantrepreneurs as a potential red flag - a negative signal as per their overall entrepreneurial strength."
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