Ethical Trade-offs in Entrepreneurship (Online Discussion)

### Examining how business decisions intersect with ethics, power, and long-term societal impact.

Entrepreneurship is often celebrated for innovation and disruption—but what happens when survival demands compromise? Are ethical trade-offs an unavoidable part of building a business, or are they rationalizations we grow comfortable with over time? This discussion explores the moral grey zones founders face when growth, pressure, and values collide.

### About Thinkers Forum

Thinkers Forum is a community for respectful, open dialogues on complex social, cultural, ethical, and economic issues.

### We’ll explore

• Are ethical compromises inevitable in entrepreneurship, especially in early-stage survival?
• Where do founders typically draw the line—and what shapes that boundary?
• How do funding pressure, competition, and market realities influence moral choices?
• Is “everyone does it” a valid justification in business ethics?
• What are the long-term consequences of small ethical compromises over time?
• Can values-driven entrepreneurship realistically survive in today’s business ecosystem?

### What this is

This is a 1.5–2 hour online discussion on Google Meet, designed as an interactive, participant-driven dialogue. It is not a webinar, lecture, or expert panel. There are no speakers or prescribed viewpoints—only thoughtful moderation to ensure balanced, respectful conversation.

### Who should attend

• Entrepreneurs, founders, and startup professionals
• Students interested in business ethics and entrepreneurship
• Working professionals navigating ethical dilemmas at work
• Socially and ethically conscious individuals
• Anyone curious about how business decisions shape society

### Why attend

Gain deeper insight into the ethical realities of entrepreneurship, challenge your assumptions, and engage in meaningful dialogue with others who value thoughtful, honest discussion over simplistic answers.