Upstarts | Hipster? Hacker? Hustler? What type of founder am I?

Thank you for taking this Upstarts quiz! There are different kinds of founders. How did you come to this business idea? What are your strengths? What makes you uncomfortable? Know your strengths so you can anticipate the type of support you will need to succeed in your enterprise.

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* 1. How did you come up with the idea for your business? (pick the answer that fits your situation best)

I saw a market opportunity, based on my experience in business.

I developed a new technological solution that I think might solve a business problem.

I identified a process I felt was not working well but could be improved.

None of the above

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* 2. What is your previous work experience?

Engineering, coding, or hardware/software development

Marketing, sales, finance, or business planning

Design, user experience

None of the above

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* 3. Do you have specialized technological or scientific expertise?

Yes, I am an expert in my field and can build my product or service.

I have enough knowledge or experience to get the project started.

No, I am a non-technical founder.

None of the above

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* 4. Are you comfortable pitching or selling?

Yes

I am more comfortable behind the scenes building a product or service

I would prefer to look at market data and trends

None of the above

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* 5. How important are aesthetics to you?

Very important! Beauty and elegant design are life-changing.

I am more concerned with function.

Nice design is great but not my priority.

None of the above

Thank you for completing the Upstarts Hipster, Hacker, Hustler survey. This survey is scored out of 15. If you scored between 12 - 15 you're a "hacker." Look for help with business planning, sales/marketing, and communication/design. If you scored between 7 - 11, you're a "hipster" excelling at design, user experience and market intelligence. Look for help with selling and building. "Hustlers" score between 3 - 6. You're going to be good at selling your product and fundraising but may need help building and designing. No one type of founder is better than the other! It is important to know your strengths. For more details visit our website.