It is this attitude that places Roark upon the road of discover that leads to himself and his inner drive to create beauty. From Rand's book, it becomes clear that she is presenting her philosophy of objectivism. It is a philosophy that promotes the spirit of individualism rather than the collective; and of the pursued of happiness for the individual in question. According to William Thomas, however, this is not an isolated type of individualism. It is acutely aware of the other human beings among whom the individual functions. As such, it is aware of the necessity of achieving individual happiness while keeping in mind the rights of others. In the act of building businesses, inventing technologies, and creating art (Thomas), individuals who subscribe to objectivism do so with an awareness of the community and its needs.

When applied to the world we know today, the spirit of entrepreneurship can be seen as a manifestation of Rand's objectivism. One example is the increased awareness of the social responsibility concept. Most businesses today are involved in community and...

It is also not uncommon to hear about the rich and famous contributing to philanthropic causes that they care about.
One might even go as far as saying that today, more than any time before in history, entrepreneurs are aware of their responsibilities towards the social collective. No business functions in isolation. It is in adhering to moral responsibility towards others that others are encouraged to lend their support as well. Hence, Ayn Rand was not only a pioneer; she was also a visionary. As a writer and philosopher, she promoted the ideal of entrepreneurship with responsibility.

Sources

Kelley, David. Life: Your Adventure in Entrepreneurship. The Atlas Society. 2009. http://www.objectivistcenter.org/ct-2238-life_adventure.aspx

Rand, Ayn. The Fountainhead. Lexington Books, 2007

Thomas, William. What is Objectivism? The Atlas Society. 2009. http://www.objectivistcenter.org/cth-32-408-FAQ_is_Objectivism.aspx