Fueling the future: An opinion paper on how Gen-Z uses business information to build careers and ventures
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This opinion paper examines the transformative relationship between Generation Z and business information, arguing that this cohort is pioneering a bottom-up, information-driven approach to economic self-reliance. Unlike previous generations, Gen-Z leverages a diverse digital ecosystem from social media platforms to specialized forums to gather, synthesize, and apply business intelligence for career advancement and venture creation. While this represents a significant democratization of entrepreneurial opportunity, it also presents critical challenges, including information overload, credibility assessment, and a potential foundational skills gap. This paper discusses these promises and perils, contending that the current institutional support systems are lagging behind these informal learning models. The conclusion offers a multi-stakeholder call to action, proposing that educators, policymakers, and business leaders must collaboratively build a scaffolded ecosystem to effectively harness Gen-Z’s unique information sensibilities for sustainable economic growth.
Source: Business Information Review
Author: Christian Mubofu
Language: English
Subfield: Life-span and Life-course Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,400
OpenAlex ID: W7128819939