Entrepreneur and Startup Founder
48AI USED FOR48%moving to86%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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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.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for 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+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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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.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree