The question of what the CEOs of tomorrow will look like has plagued minds since the incredibly casual, baby-faced Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg hit -- or rather, took over -- the scene. Since then, successful entrepreneurs have begun looking younger and younger, placing less emphasis on education and more on being proactive on the blogosphere.
CEO.com predicts where this pattern will lead in 20 years with the aptly named CEOs of Tomorrow infographic. The chart explores the opinions and achievements of 2,400 students hoping to one day be CEOs, gathering participants' thoughts on education, experience, leadership, social media and top priorities.
Highlights from the information include the following: almost 30% of students think level of education is not a factor in a CEO's success, with passion identified as the most important quality for a CEO to have by a staggering 40% of students surveyed. Education comes in dead last at 3%. Start getting your toddlers to watch the Social Network now.
What's Driving This Trend
- Young CEO Phenomenon
- A trend of younger entrepreneurs with less emphasis on education is emerging.
- Passion Over Education
- Entrepreneurs are prioritizing passion over education for success.
- Social Media Savvy
- CEOs of tomorrow are expected to be proficient in social media.
Who This Affects Most
- Education
- The education industry may need to adjust to the changing priorities of future entrepreneurs.
- Technology
- The technology industry can capitalize on the need for social media proficiency in future CEOs.
- Entrepreneurship Training
- Programs and training for young entrepreneurs could focus on developing passion and entrepreneurial skills rather than education.
