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At some point in your formal education you will ask yourself the important question where will I find a job and maybe even more importantly you will ask what are my job options. The US Labor Department estimates that the majority of employees will spend less than 4 years at an employer before leaving. At one time a recent college graduate could anticipate working for one company for 30-40 years before retiring. This is no longer the standard. Not only will new graduates change jobs more frequently but at the current rate over 75% of the current S&P 500 companies will be replaced by 2027 . Many large companies are moving from a “big” R & “big” D model to a “little” r & “big” D model. The “little” r & “big” D model is providing new employment opportunities for startups developing and providing next generation technology. The US economy is being increasingly driven by entrepreneurial activities i.e. startups and young companies. So a question that is relevant for today’s student is am I prepared for this rapidly changing economy. This talk will focus on entrepreneurism, how it is impacting the US job market and potentially your future job options.