| Founders of Startup Businesses That Were Previously ... CEOs/Founders | 39 |
|---|---|
| Directors | 10 |
| Vice Presidents | 9 |
| Senior Vice Presidents | 5 |
| Managers | 5 |
| Consultants | 4 |
| Other | 28 |
Sources:
mashable.com

| Founders of Startup Businesses That Were Previously ... CEOs/Founders | 39 |
|---|---|
| Directors | 10 |
| Vice Presidents | 9 |
| Senior Vice Presidents | 5 |
| Managers | 5 |
| Consultants | 4 |
| Other | 28 |
Creating your own startup company takes a lot of guts, but some experience never hurt either. In fact, before starting their new businesses, the majority of startup founders held high ranking management positions in their prior roles.