Traits and skills of a successful tech entrepreneur (click on the infographic).
Owning a successful business does require a bit of an independent streak perhaps, but what you really need are a broad set of skills, a good deal of relevant experience, and a willingness to try and try again. The skills and traits you need to succeed are learnable, attainable, and possible.
http://blog.udacity.com/2015/09/traits-skills-of-a-tech-entrepreneur.html?utm_source=udacity&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20150917%20Entrepreneurship%20Infographic