Startup Founder

Finance & BusinessECS

Builds a new business from scratch: turns an idea into a product, gathers a team and finds the first customers. The risk and responsibility are entirely theirs.

What does a Startup Founder do?

  • Studies the problem and market, tests the idea
  • Builds the first product (MVP) and finds customers
  • Gathers a team and sets up the work
  • Raises resources and investment, manages growth

Which skills do you need?

EntrepreneurshipProduct thinkingSalesLeadershipRisk managementCommunicationResilience

How to become a Startup Founder?

  1. 1No specific degree needed — knowledge and skills from any field
  2. 2MVP + first customers: test the idea on the market
  3. 3Team, resources and growth

What is the work environment like?

Flexible and uncertain: long hours, often remote, many roles at once. High risk, but high independence.

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