startup cu - student to startup
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Student to Startupeverything you should know about making the
transition... or not…
boulder-ite @TimFalls
community guy @SendGrid
producer @BoulderBeta
let’s talk!
ask questions.
provide comments.
who’s this guy?
who are you?
•YOU + startups...•planning / in progress / complete•founder / employee
•startup vs. corporate job?
•grad vs. undergrad?
•tech vs. non-tech?
takeaways
• 3 Questions you'll be better prepared to answer
“do i want to work at a startup?”
“how do i find the right fit?”
“how do i get hired?”
“do i want to work at a startup?”
startup vs. “real” company
considerations of the startup life
considerations of the startup life
[obligatory cat picture]
considerations of the startup life
flexibility
considerations of the startup life
Bootstrapped/lean = Lower budget/salary
considerations of the startup life
paid through an amazing experiencewear many hatswide variety of experiences
considerations of the startup life
successes+
failures
considerations of the startup life
fun
considerations of the startup life
ownership
equity
impact
considerations of the startup life
commitment
“how do i find the right fit?”
• YOUexperienceskill setinterestsgoals
“how do i find the right fit?”
THEMculturefounders / teamcompany needsrisk profiletechnology
where do you fit?
“how do i find the right fit?”
progress
$$
angel
seed
Series A
Series B
alpha beta beta + GO time
“how do i get hired?”
are you experienced?
be known
network
engage
listen / learn
be valuable
volunteer (i.e., work for free)
intern (i.e., work for cheap)
coursework / extra-curriculars
give and take
minimal demands
resources
bostonstartupschool.com
startupweekend.org
techstars.com
blogs, blogs, blogs
takeaways
• 3 Questions you'll be better prepared to answer
“do i want to work at a startup?”
“how do i find the right fit?”
“how do i get hired?”
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