Founding partner demographics and statistics in the US
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Founding partner gender statistics
22.6% of founding partners are women and 77.4% of founding partners are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Founding partner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Founding partner gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$126,312
Female income
$112,877
Founding partner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in founding partner positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of founding partners are female.
Founding partner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.67% | 11.33% |
| 2011 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2012 | 88.80% | 11.20% |
| 2013 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2014 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2015 | 87.72% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | 87.66% | 12.34% |
| 2017 | 87.17% | 12.83% |
| 2018 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 2019 | 78.26% | 21.74% |
| 2020 | 77.14% | 22.86% |
| 2021 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
Founding partner related jobs gender ratio
We compared founding partners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, sales superintendent and route sales manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Catering Sales Manager | 19% | 81% |
| Director Of Admissions And Marketing | 20% | 80% |
| Media Traffic Manager | 20% | 80% |
| Founding Partner | 77% | 23% |
| Director Of Sales Engineering | 93% | 7% |
| Route Sales Manager | 94% | 6% |
| Sales Superintendent | 95% | 5% |
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Founding partner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among founding partners is White, which makes up 74.6% of all founding partners. Comparatively, 8.7% of founding partners are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of founding partners are Asian.
- White, 74.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Founding partner race
| Founding partner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Founding partner race and ethnicity over time
See how founding partner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Founding partner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.20% | 3.77% | 4.83% | 6.40% |
| 2011 | 82.97% | 3.67% | 5.02% | 6.54% |
| 2012 | 81.98% | 4.30% | 4.92% | 6.96% |
| 2013 | 82.82% | 3.53% | 5.17% | 6.71% |
| 2014 | 81.64% | 4.15% | 5.07% | 7.25% |
| 2015 | 81.26% | 3.56% | 5.82% | 7.41% |
| 2016 | 80.88% | 3.69% | 5.85% | 7.32% |
| 2017 | 80.80% | 3.66% | 6.04% | 7.44% |
| 2018 | 79.66% | 3.34% | 7.30% | 7.37% |
| 2019 | 77.79% | 3.14% | 8.02% | 8.43% |
| 2020 | 75.01% | 3.41% | 8.18% | 8.85% |
| 2021 | 74.58% | 3.04% | 8.15% | 8.67% |
Founding partner wage gap by race
According to our data, asian founding partners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american founding partners have the lowest average salary at $112,881.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $125,052 |
| White | $123,943 |
| Black or African American | $112,881 |
| Asian | $149,292 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $123,100 |
Average founding partner age
See how the average age of founding partners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Founding partner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37.5 | 36 |
| White | 40 | 37 |
| Black or African American | 45 | 37 |
| Asian | 39 | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 34 |
Founding partner age breakdown
The average age of founding partners is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the founding partner population.
Founding partner age breakdown
| Founding Partner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Founding partner educational attainment
The most common degree for founding partners is bachelor's degree, with 65% of founding partners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Founding partners by degree level
| Founding partner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Founding partner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, founding partners with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $184,914 annually. With a Master's degree, founding partners earn a median annual income of $169,741 compared to $133,197 for founding partners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $169,741 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $133,197 |
| Doctorate Degree | $184,914 |
Founding partner employment statistics
Most founding partners work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where founding partners work
Below, you can see the size of companies where founding partners work.
Founding partner jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Founding partner jobs by company type
Employees with the founding partner job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most founding partners prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Founding partner jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 85% |
| Government | 2% |
Founding partner jobs by industry
The most common industries for founding partners are professional, technology and finance.
Founding partner industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 18% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Start-up | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Retail | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Founding partner turnover and employment statistics
Founding partner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for founding partners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Founding partner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Founding partner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 6.19% |
| 2012 | 5.30% |
| 2013 | 4.87% |
| 2014 | 3.70% |
| 2015 | 3.36% |
| 2016 | 3.08% |
| 2017 | 2.97% |
| 2018 | 3.34% |
| 2019 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 4.71% |
| 2021 | 4.59% |
Average founding partner tenure
The average founding partner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,215 founding partners resumes in Zippia's database.
Founding partner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 11% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Founding partner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of founding partners that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| International Sales Manager | 7.25% | 97,905 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Founding Partner | 9.86% | - |
| Foundation Director | 16.11% | 10,791 |
Similar founding partner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| International Sales Manager | 7.25% | 97,905 |
| Advertising & Promotion Manager | 9.54% | 15,051 |
| Foundation Director | 16.11% | 10,791 |
Foreign languages spoken by founding partners
The most common foreign language among founding partners is Spanish at 43.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.6%.
- Spanish, 43.8%
- French, 10.5%
- Portuguese, 7.6%
- Arabic, 4.8%
- Italian, 3.8%
- Other, 29.5%
Founding partner languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 43.8% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Portuguese | 7.6% |
| Arabic | 4.8% |
| Italian | 3.8% |
| Other | 29.5% |
