The rise of startups worldwide highlights a growing trend in entrepreneurial ventures, fueled by innovation and technology. Understanding what makes startups succeed is crucial. Our research focuses on one aspect: the education of founders and its link to startup performance. We investigate whether higher levels of education lead to greater success in the entrepreneurial journey. Using data analysis and statistics, we explore how founder education affects key performance metrics like growth, profitability, and longevity. Our research emphasizes the need to understand the factors behind startup success. By studying founder education, this information can be used to provide insights for policymakers, investors, aspiring entrepreneurs, and educators. Ultimately, our goal is to deepen our understanding of the relationship between education and startup success in today's innovation-focused economies learn more on SSRN