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Student to Startup

timfalls
September 19, 2012

Student to Startup

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

timfalls

September 19, 2012
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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. who are you? • YOU + startups... •  planning / in

    progress / complete •  founder / employee • startup vs. corporate job? • grad vs. undergrad? • tech vs. non-tech?
  3. 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
  4. •  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?
  5. “how do i find the right fit?” progress $$ angel

    seed Series A Series B alpha beta beta + GO time
  6. be valuable "   volunteer (i.e., work for free) "

      intern (i.e., work for cheap) "   coursework / extra-curriculars "   give and take "   minimal demands
  7. 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