independent venture
[ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈvɛntʃər]
nounpl: independent ventures
empreendimento independente
1. A business or project initiated and operated by an individual or small group without external ownership, control, or significant capital from larger corporations or investors
She left her corporate job to start her own independent venture in sustainable fashion.
Ela deixou seu emprego corporativo para iniciar seu próprio empreendimento independente em moda sustentável.
2. An entrepreneurial endeavor that maintains autonomy in decision-making and operations
Their independent venture grew from a small garage startup to a successful tech company.
Seu empreendimento independente cresceu de uma pequena garagem para uma empresa de tecnologia bem-sucedida.
In Brazil, independent ventures (empreendimentos independentes) have gained significant cultural importance in recent decades, particularly among millennials and Gen Z. The term reflects the growing entrepreneurial culture and the gig economy. In the USA, 'independent venture' is commonly used in startup culture, especially in tech hubs like Silicon Valley. The concept carries positive connotations of innovation, risk-taking, and self-determination in both cultures.
NYC Slang
indie hustle / side gig (when referring to smaller scale ventures)
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