Political entrepreneur
The term political entrepreneur may refer to any of the following: Someone (usually active in the fields of either politics or business) who founds a new political project, group, or political party A businessman who seeks to gain profit through subsidies, protectionism, government contracts, or other such favorable arrangements with government(s) through political influence (also known as a rent-seeker) An individual who identifies and acts upon opportunities to influence political outcomes, often by introducing innovative ideas or policies An individual leveraging political connections to access resources and influence policy decisions, often leading to institutional distortion. == Politician == In the field of business, entrepreneurship involves people taking a risk in order to create new business ventures, to gain advantage over a competitor, and to maximize profits.