Companies less than five years old used to make up half of all companies. Now it is less than a third. Since 2008, most US workers are employed at companies with 500+ employees.

However, big companies don't create jobs. They don't move the economy forward.  The bigger companies get, the more they try to automate as much as they can and then reduce the number of employees, not increase it.

Big banks and consulting firms give advice around cutting costs, firing people and outsourcing work that can be done cheaper elsewhere.

Countries need jobs, especially jobs in healthy, growing companies. Without it, there are no complex transactions to support bankers, lawyers, and consultants already in the graduate school pipeline.

Innovation happens in startups. Pairing young, smart, hardworking people with startup teams and mentors can lead to a meaningful contribution, leading to more jobs and new ventures in the future. After two years of working at a startup or growth company, the desire to build things will drive you to bring more jobs to your neighbourhood.