Also called: Science Investor, Technical Due Diligence Analyst
Decides which science startups, like fusion, quantum, or new materials companies, deserve investment.
You visit a startup's lab, grill the founders on their physics, model whether the business could work, and pitch your partners to invest millions.
Includes bonuses; partners earn far more through investment returns.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 9 years after high school. Often a science PhD plus business experience or an MBA.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average. BLS does not project this specialty separately; rating estimated from related occupations.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI screens startups and models markets; judging founders and whether the physics works stays human.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Economics, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2051.
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