I was a jr programmer once as well and I was curious and engaged people outside my direct work assignments but was always focused on making sure the work I was expected to do got done.

More than enough time is wasted in project specific meetings so actively looking to sit in on unrelated meetings screams 'wasted time'.

I'm not 'entitled' I'm speaking as someone under pressure to deliver software projects and to explain why they may be late or off course.

If I have a jr programmer who is constantly away trying to understand how to run a business so he/she can fly the coup to start their own company then I'm not going to be impressed with said programmer.

I enjoy working with people who are creative, engaged, and curious -- but also focused.

Call it what you will.