What is a co-founder & general manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a co-founder & general manager

1. Explore co-founder & general manager education requirements

   Most common co-founder & general manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   68.6 %

   Master's

   17.2 %

   Associate

   9.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific co-founder & general manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	16.95%
   Financial Management	13.34%
   Start-Up	7.89%
   Business Plan	7.23%
   Business Development	6.10%

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3. Complete relevant co-founder & general manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New co-founder & general managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a co-founder & general manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real co-founder & general manager resumes.

4. Research co-founder & general manager duties and responsibilities

   • Manage procurement and logistics for delivery of equipment to Indonesia.
   • Implement POS system to control the entire operation.
   • Co-developed initial concept, negotiate primary client contract, procure venture-capital funding and federal business incentives, and oversee production start-up.
   • Join the company as a sales representative during first year as a startup in the sale of IBM compatible PC's.

5. Apply for co-founder & general manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a co-founder & general manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams