Career Questions


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what is my job at my startup?

I know it's common to wear a lot of hats while at a startup, but I'm trying to understand my role is so that: a) if / when the company grows, I know what position i should navigate toward? b) if...

asked Feb 25 '19 at 02:18
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Daniel Tirer
1 point

2 Votes
1 Answers
3.86K Views
Building a career whilst bootstrapping

Long story short, I am bootstrapping a start up venture and I am funding it through full time employment. We are close to launch, and we want to avoid going to VC in order to retain 100% equity. I...

asked Oct 3 '15 at 01:01
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User34199
46 points

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0 Answers
3.97K Views
Build a career or do a start up?

I have been working for the past 2 years on my start up product as it stands: 1) I have the mobile application built and ready for launch 2) The backend is all done3) We have conducted beta...

asked Oct 3 '15 at 00:35
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User34199
46 points

15 Votes
11 Answers
4.12K Views
My startup is failing

I'm currently 25 years old. About 2 years ago (at the age of 23), I quit my job and started a company with two friends. I dedicated a lot of time and hard work to it. I used to code 12 - 15 hours...

asked Nov 18 '13 at 06:49
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Sticox
79 points

1 Votes
1 Answers
2.37K Views
Why join a startup vs a larger, established company?

What are the risks and rewards of joining a startup? I'm a recent graduate and have received two offers, one from a startup (4-person) and a much larger established company. I know the answers...

asked Feb 12 '14 at 12:18
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Alexander
6 points

24 Votes
19 Answers
6.35K Views
How to become more of a risk-taker?

I hear stories all the time about entrepreneurs who take out a second mortgage to start a business, run their personal credit cards through the roof, and put a whole lot on the line for success....

asked Oct 21 '09 at 14:46
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Alex Papadimoulis
5,901 points

4 Votes
5 Answers
3.23K Views
What should I consider before jumping from stable job to startup?

I work in finance and have a stable job with lots of growth potential. However, I have no passion here. When I think about working for a startup, my eyes light up with excitement. I'm immobilized...

asked Oct 21 '11 at 00:36
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Ryan
162 points

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4 Answers
2.72K Views
What kind of impact a failed startup has got on your career?

I'm thinking about my own software house and I'm very serious about it. Right now, I'm in my first year of studies (got Bsc, pursuing master) and I have a feeling that I would have to drop out of...

asked Oct 3 '11 at 04:41
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Lukas
110 points

17 Votes
9 Answers
29.4K Views
Advice for overcoming fear of quitting a good job to build a startup

I am having a lot of anxiety and fear when thinking about quitting my high paying job to join a startup that has a lot of potential. I have great hours, an excellent management team, and rewarding...

asked Aug 17 '11 at 02:50
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Imaginative
205 points

3 Votes
5 Answers
2.81K Views
Leaving an awesome startup for Big Co. Am I crazy?

I love working for my current company. The work is challenging and fun, the people are amazing, I've been given lots of opportunity, and it's just an overall great work environment. The...

asked Jun 25 '11 at 12:28
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Dragoon
16 points

3 Votes
2 Answers
2.88K Views
Evaluating a "Promise" from a startup company for pay raise, benefits, stock options within a specified period of time?

I would appreciate any advice based on a current situation that I am in that I think a lot of people involved in startups (especially developers) find themselves in at some point. Basically, I'm...

asked Jun 29 '11 at 15:19
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Rick
136 points

2 Votes
7 Answers
4.34K Views
Should I join a startup or go to Amazon?

I have a two job offers: Amazon - Merchandising Specialist. I would be working with vendors, managing inventory and analysis of sales, and marketing the products. Ecommerce Startup - I would be...

asked Jun 9 '11 at 21:59
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Liss
11 points

1 Votes
3 Answers
2.43K Views
Is there any good IT startup company in Australia?

Am considering startup company as about to graduate.

asked May 9 '11 at 03:32
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Ziliangdotme
9 points

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3 Answers
5.62K Views
Should you put your little consulting company on your resume?

I'm updating my resume for consulting positions. The projects I've done are going on my resume ... par for the course. The dilemma is if I should put my little consulting company on it. My first...

asked Mar 10 '10 at 09:00
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John Mac Intyre
1,086 points

6 Votes
8 Answers
2.92K Views
What's the worst advice you've been given

We all know and understand that good advice is crucial to a startup, but what about bad advice? What advice has someone given you that you wished you had ignored?

asked Jan 15 '10 at 13:34
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Smart Company Software
1,190 points

1 Votes
5 Answers
2.35K Views
Startup field change..worth a risk?

I am IT guy. But I have a friend who is interested in doing business with me in manufacturing industry. Friend has enough experience / knowledge in that field. So far I haven't got success in IT...

asked Oct 14 '09 at 22:56
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Web Thinker
430 points

1 Votes
2 Answers
2.01K Views
Should a University student attempt ISV in between school terms?

I'm a University student, at a school where every other 4 months we do technical internships. I will be working this Junary~April, but I'm at a bit of a cross-road of what I should do. I have a...

asked Oct 11 '09 at 07:08
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Tony
358 points