Today’s engineers are as likely to work for a startup or small company – whether it’s in the technology industry, medical devices, business services, or other fields – as they are for a major organization. That dynamic is not only changing the nature of the engineer’s career path but the industry as a whole. Now over 30 million business are considered small with less than 500 employees, making up over 99% of all businesses in the US.

The roles of engineers in a startup environment are unlimited but it’s their ability to frame and solve a problem that makes them especially well suited for the industry. Startups afford engineers the opportunity to experience the business-side of an organization while working hands-on with cutting edge technologies in a variety of roles.

The Entrepreneurship & Startup Community is designed to keep students informed about relevant industry news and connect them with related opportunities.

4 Unexpected Ways a Startup Can Accelerate Your Career

One of the reasons I left my corporate job to be the first employee of a startup a few years ago was that I knew it would accelerate my career.

I knew that I’d be asked to wear multiple hats …

By Kelli Delfosse
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