When considering these different paths, it's also worth considering the kind of temperament one needs to have to be successful in each role. Founders, from wha

When considering these different paths, it's also worth considering the kind of temperament one needs to have to be successful in each role. Founders, from what I understand[1], tend to be high on the Big 5 Personality trait "openness", which has to do with creativity. Executives (and employees to an extent as well) who are successful tend to be high in trait "conscientiousness" which has to do with being hard working and orderly. [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P830JMVeKLo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P830JMVeKLo