An entrepreneur identifies a skill gap and selects a complementary co-founder. Which myth does this disprove?

Correct answer: An entrepreneur must possess all necessary skills alone

The direct answer is C: an entrepreneur does not have to possess every necessary skill alone. A skill gap means that the entrepreneur is not equally strong in every area, such as finance, technology, marketing or operations. Recognising this honestly is self-awareness, not incompetence. The entrepreneur can select a complementary co-founder or team member who has the missing skill. Together they can divide responsibilities, make better decisions and reduce avoidable weaknesses, while each person remains responsible for agreed work. Option A is wrong because some enterprises can be started alone; a co-founder is useful but not compulsory for every enterprise. Option B is wrong because a skill gap can be addressed through learning, hiring or teamwork and does not always cause failure. Option C is correct because it states the myth disproved by the example. Option D is wrong because a co-founder shares responsibility but does not remove the entrepreneur’s duty to manage, decide and remain accountable. Memory cue: successful entrepreneurship needs the right combination of skills, not one person who knows everything.