20M founder just had my seed-stage startup acquihired. Never went to college, launched a company right after HS. I was CEO and acted as ops, product manager, and fundraising. My startup was in the consumer voice tech space (Alexa/Google type stuff) and we raised some capital.
Looking to break into FAANG or IPO'd startup as a PM or operations. Thoughts on a career path from PM to Manager/Director role?
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Congrats!!
If so, you will have a hard time trying to get a high level role at an established company because of age, no college degree, and limited years of experience. You can do anything when you actually own the company...but that's not enough to get roles in FAANG. You have to show a track record of success in multiple environments.
I say look at business, operations, associate manager, or even analyst type roles. Also, not sure FAANG will hire a manager or director without a college degree? Competition is too steep. Wouldn't hurt to get one, even if it's online-only or cheap. Minimum requirements on most job ads I see say a Bachelor's is needed.