The Rise of the One-Person Startup: Why the Future of Business Favors Solopreneurs

The era of the 100-person startup is being challenged. Investors like A16Z are turning their attention to a bold new thesis: the rise of the single-person company. This perspective argues that the future of entrepreneurship belongs to builders who can leverage technology to scale massive value without a massive headcount. It is a fundamental rethinking of what it means to run a business, moving away from traditional employment models toward a future where individual innovation can create billion-dollar outcomes.