Are startup founders different?

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Published 6/30/2025 on economist.com

The best entrepreneurs ask themselves a particular question

Illustration of Mr Al Khafajii standing atop his bricklaying venture.
Illustration: Paul Blow

When you think about your next career move, you may well have your sights set on a higher salary, a new skill or just a shorter commute. When Salar al Khafaji, a Dutch entrepreneur, was thinking about his next venture, he had slightly different criteria.

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