Assuming that pushing to gain skills is the highest priority. Since I have while a bit of autonomy in the current startup (comparing to working in other company

Assuming that pushing to gain skills is the highest priority. Since I have while a bit of autonomy in the current startup (comparing to working in other company), would it be possible to improve my skills while simultaneously trying to changing things in the company (since I'd get to do more things)? Or would that be a futile effort?