Entrepreneur and Startup Founder
35AI USED FOR35%moving to80%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT →
Entrepreneur and Startup Founder
Entrepreneurs start their own businesses from scratch. They spot problems or opportunities, come up with an idea to fix them, build a team, and work hard to make it happen. You're the boss, and success depends on your idea and your drive.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI can already do some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPStartup Intern or Junior EntrepreneurAt this stage, you’ll assist in various aspects of a startup, from market research to product development, gaining hands-on experience and learning the ropes of entrepreneurship.£20,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEStartup Founder or Business OwnerAs a founder, you’ll be responsible for launching your own business, managing operations, and driving growth. This is where your creativity and leadership skills truly shine!£30,000 - £60,000
3PEAK CAREERCEO or Serial EntrepreneurAt the peak of your career, you’ll lead multiple successful businesses, influence industry trends, and mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs. Your vision can change the world!£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.