Seeking Career Advice for Growth, AI Automation, and Operations Roles as a 17-Year-Old Entrepreneur

Hey everyone, I'd love some honest career advice. I'm 17 years old and currently trying to break into growth, operations, and AI automation roles. Over the past few years, I've spent most of my time building projects instead of waiting for permission: . AI workflow automations . Lead generation systems . Research and consumer intelligence tools . Growth experiments for startups The challenge I'm facing right now is turning those projects into the right full-time opportunity. For people who have already made it into startups: If you were 17 again with strong execution skills, a portfolio of projects, and a willingness to learn fast, what would you focus on over the next 12 months? Would you double down on:

I genuinely want to learn from people who've been through this stage. Any advice, hard truths, or things you wish you knew earlier would mean a lot. Your Younger Brother Mayur Ramchandani mayur-ramchandani.vercel.app Thanks