Professors come next in importance. In universities that have a culture of entrepreneurship, many professors themselves are entrepreneurs. In some situations this entrepreneurial activity is around their own research; in others they are simply captivated by ideas from their students and join in on the entrepreneurial journey as co-founders, advisors, and mentors. Sometimes the fundamental innovation comes from professors, but often the professors merely create a context for an independent thinker to come up with something new and amazing.
