Key insights

• 💼 Working at a startup is a unique experience, Consider your happiness and desire for something else
• 💰 Consider staying at a current job for stability and higher pay, Think like an investor when choosing a startup to join, Look for signs of success and stability in the startup
• 📈 Joining a growing startup offers learning opportunities and career advancement, Inquire about the startup's user base, success metrics, and growth trajectory during interviews, Focus on the growth trajectory of the startup rather than absolute numbers
• 🎯 Focus on startup trajectory, not just current revenue, Evaluate founders based on their achievements and relative success, Look beyond traditional credentials when evaluating founders
• 🌟 Look for founders with outlying traits and potential for exceptional success, Avoid underestimating the size of the market a startup is in, Example of Airbnb being rejected by many top investors due to market size misconception
• 🔍 Passionate early users are crucial for a great startup, Evaluate the founders before joining a startup, Look for signs of growth in a startup, Passion of the early users is a good sign for a startup

Q&A

• What should I look for when considering joining a startup?

  Look for passionate early users and signs of growth in addition to evaluating the founders. Passionate early users and signs of growth are indicators of a startup's potential success.

• What should investors look for in startup founders?

  Look for founders with unusual traits and potential for exceptional success. Avoid underestimating the size of the market a startup is in, as this could cause investors to miss out on big opportunities.

• How should I evaluate founders when considering a startup?

  Focus on the startup's trajectory rather than just its current revenue. Evaluate founders based on their achievements and relative success, looking beyond traditional credentials.

• What should I focus on when interviewing with a startup?

  Inquire about the startup's user base, success metrics, and growth trajectory during interviews. Focus on the startup's growth trajectory rather than absolute numbers to assess the potential for professional development.

• How should I choose a startup to work for?

  Consider staying at your current job for stability and higher pay. When choosing a startup, think like an investor by looking for signs of success and stability instead of just current revenue.

• What should I consider before working at a startup?

  Consider your current happiness and desire for something new. Working at a startup is a unique experience that may not be suitable for everyone.

• 00:00 Working at a startup is not for everyone; it's a unique experience. Consider if you're happy where you are and if you have a strong desire for something else.
• 00:37 Startup culture may involve getting paid less and working more, but choosing the right one can be like investing in your future. Look for signs of success and stability when choosing a startup.
• 01:30 Joining a growing startup can provide opportunities for learning, networking, and career acceleration. When interviewing with a startup, inquire about their user base, success metrics, and growth trajectory rather than absolute numbers to assess the potential for professional development.
• 02:17 Look for startup trajectory, not just current revenue. Focus on evaluating founders based on their achievements and relative success rather than traditional credentials.
• 03:09 Investors should look for founders with unusual traits and potential for outlying success. Evaluating the size of the market is a common mistake that can cause investors to miss out on big opportunities.
• 04:00 Joining a startup? Look for passionate early users and signs of growth, in addition to evaluating the founders.