The age of the solopreneur

Ernie Tedeschi

Research

14 Pages

The authors examine how AI is reshaping entrepreneurship by making it easier for individuals to build and scale businesses without hiring employees. Using Census Bureau, international business registration, and Stripe platform data, they argue the recent surge in business formation reflects a structural shift toward AI-enabled solopreneurs rather than a temporary post-pandemic trend.

 

Key Takeaways

AI accelerates revenue: The 2025 Stripe cohort was about 30% more likely than the 2023 cohort and roughly 3x more likely than the 2019 cohort to reach $1M in cumulative revenue within one year.
Business creation rises: New business registrations increased roughly 80% in France, 70% in Finland, and 40% in the Netherlands, suggesting the solopreneur boom extends well beyond the US.
Global reach expands: AI-native businesses sold into a median of 55 countries in their first year, highlighting how one-person companies can scale internationally much earlier than traditional startups.
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