* Great learning experience before launching your own venture
It's not for everyone, but I've interviewed dozens of developers who only want to work at startups for these reasons.
And for founders, obviously there's the upside of owning a business, the status of being funded, the ability to be your own boss and the potential for massive impact and wealth.
* Access to decision makers
* Greenfielding a product
* Excitement / fast pace
* Novelty
* Great learning experience before launching your own venture
It's not for everyone, but I've interviewed dozens of developers who only want to work at startups for these reasons.
And for founders, obviously there's the upside of owning a business, the status of being funded, the ability to be your own boss and the potential for massive impact and wealth.