Navigating the Industrial Engineering Job Market

This chapter explores the challenges that younger professionals face in the industrial engineering job market due to a lack of job openings from an aging workforce. It discusses strategies for bridging the skill gap, such as utilizing underutilized resources and apprenticeship initiatives, while also examining the differing investment strategies of venture capital and private equity firms. The conversation highlights the need for a competitive infrastructure to attract talent and investment, as well as potential exit strategies for early-stage companies.