Linking this pathway to non-corporate world and to business with purpose
Non-Corporate Pursuits
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Startup:
- Becoming a major shareholder in a startup allows you to work on a favorite project, influence major decisions directly and get access to the longer-term potential of the firm. These advantages will sometimes outweigh the capital requirement and risk involved.
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Scale-Up:
- Scale-ups have already proven their growth potential and offer more safety than startups. Participation as a shareholder typically comes at a higher price.
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Freelance:
- Sometimes your experience with a startup is directly applicable to another firm. Some become freelance consultants on this basis, to later set up a professional service.
Purpose in this Pathway
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NGOs/Social Orgs:
- Engaging with this kind of institution should be driven by a passion to change things. And your business background can often be directly relevant because of your knowledge of marketing, finance, strategy, etc. Discover more in the International Development and Program Management section.
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Sustainable Business:
- One example of this is improving the environmental impact of a business. Another is helping international firms comply with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Business awareness of these themes has been a major driver of growth in employment and only looks likely to strengthen.