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September 19, 2012
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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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Transcript
Student to Startup everything 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?
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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 " ldo i want to work at a startup?z " lhow do i find the right fit?z " lhow do i get hired?z
“do i want to work at a startup?”
startup vs. lrealz 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 experience
wear many hats wide 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
lhow do i find the right fit?z
• 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?
“how do i find the right fit?” progress $$ angel
seed Series A Series B alpha beta beta + GO time
lhow do i get hired?z
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 " ldo i want to work at a startup?z " lhow do i find the right fit?z " lhow do i get hired?z
? @timfalls
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timfalls.me