Technology
The Six Ultra-Successful Types of Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs come in all shapes and sizes, but it turns out that the most successful ones can be grouped into six different personality profiles with certain traits in common.
This is according to the Founder Institute, a launch program for startups, which has worked with top social scientists to test over 30,000 entrepreneurs in correlating their working styles with the real-world results of thousands of companies.
See whether you fit the profile of a Visionary, Hustler, or Strategist below:
Breaking down these types of entrepreneurs further:
The Hustler
The Hustler is an enthusiastic go-getter who can sell just about anything. They are supremely confident and conscientious and won’t let anything stand in their way.
The Innovator
Always forward-thinking and adventurous, the innovator constantly seeks to challenge old ideas, and find new and unconventional ones.
The Machine
The Machine simply gets things done. Equipped with an aptitude for solving problems and a high level of efficiency, they always deliver quality, quickly.
The Prodigy
The Prodigy is blessed with an inborn business sense and instinct. Natural intellect, a stoic demeanor, and strong social skills help guide them to success.
The Strategist
A creative and tactical thinker, the Strategist is always calculating a game plan. Their habit of long-term thinking leads to success.
The Visionary
Visionaries combine new and innovative ideas with the drive and enthusiasm needed to rally the masses behind them.
While these six types of entrepreneurs are obviously very different in many ways, the one commonality is the ability to find success through a leadership style that is a unique fit for both the entrepreneur and the business.
That’s why Oprah Winfrey’s empire could not be built by Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates’ Microsoft could not be built by Zig Ziglar.
Which type of entrepreneur are you?
Original graphic by: Founder Institute
AI
Visualizing the Top U.S. States for AI Jobs
Nearly 800,000 AI jobs were posted in the U.S. throughout 2022. View this graphic to see a breakdown by state.
Visualizing the Top U.S. States for AI Jobs
Much ink has been spilled over fears that artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate jobs in the economy. While some of those fears may be well-founded, red-hot interest in AI innovation is creating new jobs as well.
This graphic visualizes data from Lightcast, a labor market analytics firm, which shows how many AI-related jobs were posted in each state throughout 2022.
In total there were 795,624 AI jobs posted throughout the year, of which 469,925 (59%) were in the top 10. The full tally is included in the table below.
| Rank | State | Number of job postings | % of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 142,154 | 17.9% |
| 2 | Texas | 66,624 | 8.4% |
| 3 | New York | 43,899 | 5.5% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 34,603 | 4.3% |
| 5 | Virginia | 34,221 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Florida | 33,585 | 4.2% |
| 7 | Illinois | 31,569 | 4.0% |
| 8 | Washington | 31,284 | 3.9% |
| 9 | Georgia | 26,620 | 3.3% |
| 10 | Michigan | 25,366 | 3.2% |
| 11 | North Carolina | 23,854 | 3.0% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 23,447 | 2.9% |
| 13 | Colorado | 20,421 | 2.6% |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | 20,397 | 2.6% |
| 15 | Arizona | 19,514 | 2.5% |
| 16 | Ohio | 19,208 | 2.4% |
| 17 | Maryland | 16,769 | 2.1% |
| 18 | Minnesota | 11,808 | 1.5% |
| 19 | Tennessee | 11,173 | 1.4% |
| 20 | Missouri | 10,990 | 1.4% |
| 21 | Oregon | 10,811 | 1.4% |
| 22 | Washington, D.C. | 9,606 | 1.2% |
| 23 | Indiana | 9,247 | 1.2% |
| 24 | Connecticut | 8,960 | 1.1% |
| 25 | Wisconsin | 8,879 | 1.1% |
| 26 | Alabama | 7,866 | 1.0% |
| 27 | Kansas | 7,683 | 1.0% |
| 28 | Arkansas | 7,247 | 0.9% |
| 29 | Utah | 6,885 | 0.9% |
| 30 | Nevada | 6,813 | 0.9% |
| 31 | Idaho | 6,109 | 0.8% |
| 32 | Oklahoma | 5,719 | 0.7% |
| 33 | Iowa | 5,670 | 0.7% |
| 34 | South Carolina | 4,928 | 0.6% |
| 35 | Louisiana | 4,806 | 0.6% |
| 36 | Kentucky | 4,536 | 0.6% |
| 37 | Nebraska | 4,032 | 0.5% |
| 38 | Delaware | 3,503 | 0.4% |
| 39 | New Mexico | 3,357 | 0.4% |
| 40 | Rhode Island | 2,965 | 0.4% |
| 41 | New Hampshire | 2,719 | 0.3% |
| 42 | Hawaii | 2,550 | 0.3% |
| 43 | Mississippi | 2,548 | 0.3% |
| 44 | Maine | 2,227 | 0.3% |
| 45 | South Dakota | 2,195 | 0.3% |
| 46 | Vermont | 1,571 | 0.2% |
| 47 | North Dakota | 1,227 | 0.2% |
| 48 | Alaska | 970 | 0.1% |
| 49 | West Virginia | 887 | 0.1% |
| 50 | Montana | 833 | 0.1% |
| 51 | Wyoming | 769 | 0.1% |
The following chart adds some context to these numbers. It shows how the percentage of AI job postings in some of the top states has changed since 2010.
We can see that California quickly became the primary destination for AI jobs in the early 2010s, presumably as Silicon Valley companies began developing the technology.
California’s share has since declined, with a significant number of jobs seemingly moving to Texas. In fact, many tech companies are relocating to Texas to avoid California’s relatively higher taxes and cost of living.
The 10 Most In-Demand Specialized Skills
Lightcast also captured the top 10 specialized skills that were required for AI-related jobs. These are listed in the table below.
| Skill | Frequency (number of postings) | Frequency (% of postings) |
|---|---|---|
| Python | 296,662 | 37% |
| Computer Science | 260,333 | 33% |
| SQL | 185,807 | 23% |
| Data Analysis | 159,801 | 20% |
| Data Science | 157,855 | 20% |
| Amazon Web Services | 155,615 | 19% |
| Agile Methodology | 152,965 | 19% |
| Automation | 138,791 | 17% |
| Java | 133,856 | 17% |
| Software Engineering | 133,286 | 17% |
If you’re interested in a career that focuses on AI, becoming proficient in Python is likely to be a good first step.
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