Student to Startup

Things to consider when evaluating the startup career, and how to make it happen.

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1. Student to Startup everything you should know about making the transition... or not… boulder-ite @TimFalls community guy @SendGrid producer @BoulderBeta
2. let`s talk! ask questions. provide comments.
3. who`s this guy?
7. who are you? • YOU + startups... •  planning / in progress / complete •  founder / employee • startup vs. corporate job? • grad vs. undergrad? • tech vs. non-tech?
8. takeaways " •  3 Questions you'll be better prepared to answer "   ldo i want to work at a startup?z
   "   lhow do i find the right fit?z "   lhow do i get hired?z
   
9. “do i want to work at a startup?”
10. startup vs. lrealz company
11. considerations of the startup life
12. considerations of the startup life [obligatory cat picture]
13. considerations of the startup life flexibility
14. considerations of the startup life Bootstrapped/lean = Lower budget/salary
15. considerations of the startup life paid through an amazing experience wear many hats wide variety of experiences
16. considerations of the startup life successes + failures
17. considerations of the startup life fun
18. considerations of the startup life ownership equity impact
19. considerations of the startup life commitment
20. lhow do i find the right fit?z
21. •  YOU "   experience "   skill set "   interests "   goals “how do i find the right fit?” THEM "  culture "  founders / team "  company needs "  risk profile "  technology where do you fit?
22. “how do i find the right fit?” progress $$ angel seed Series A Series B alpha beta beta + GO time
23. lhow do i get hired?z
    
24. are you experienced?
25. be known "   network "   engage "   listen / learn
26. be valuable "   volunteer (i.e., work for free) "   intern (i.e., work for cheap) "   coursework / extra-curriculars "   give and take "   minimal demands
27. resources " bostonstartupschool.com " startupweekend.org " techstars.com "   blogs, blogs, blogs
28. takeaways " •  3 Questions you'll be better prepared to answer "   ldo i want to work at a startup?z
    "   lhow do i find the right fit?z "   lhow do i get hired?z
    
29. ? @timfalls timfalls@sendgrid.com timfalls.me