[alshtico]

You may have that "founder personality" that makes it a little hard to work for other people. If you get over that, you should actually be a pretty good candidate, assuming you may have technical AND marketing/business skills right now. I don't think not having a degree will be a huge deal breaker for you.

[onion2k]

When my first startup failed and I was looking for a new role the hardest part wasn't persuading potential employers that I was capable technically, but that I wouldn't be leaving to start a new company in 6 months. That "founder personality" is seen as a downside by employers looking for someone to fill a permanent role. Getting over it, and demonstrating that you're over it is important.

[matfil]

In an industry where 2 year (or less!) tenures seem common, are "founder personalities" really a much higher risk?

It seems a sad thing to have to suppress.

[onion2k]

In an industry where 2 year (or less!) tenures seem common, are "founder personalities" really a much higher risk?

The bit of the tech industry I work in (building web apps for SMEs in the UK) people stay in their jobs for 10+ years. It's actually a problem because it makes recruiting really hard.

[iKevinShah]

Heavily depends on where they're based, but not having a degree will be a deal breaker, at least in Indian / most Asian organisations.

[sofaofthedamned]

That's definitely a non-issue in Europe.