Being an early employee at a startup is similar to being a startup founder, except (i) the impact and financial return are usually lower (ii) the risk is lower and (iii) the personal demands are lower. It’s a promising path if you’d like to found a startup, but don’t have a good idea and co-founder, or want a less demanding option.
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If you found, you’re tied to the company for 3-10 years until exit or failure. If you’re an employee, it’s much easier to leave. This again lowers your risk, because you can keep changing company until you find one that takes off, and is good early career if you don’t yet want to lock yourself in.
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We’re not currently aware of any good directories, however, you can find some leads by looking at which startups have been funded by technology investors who care about social impact, such as the OS Fund, Founders Fund, Obvious Ventures, Bethnal Green Ventures, Omidyar, Mustard Seed, DBL, Social+Capital Partnership, and Khosla Ventures.
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Being an early employee at a startup is similar to being a startup founder, except (i) the impact and financial return are usually lower (ii) the risk is lower and (iii) the personal demands are lower. It’s a promising path if you’d like to found a startup, but don’t have a good idea and co-founder, or want a less demanding option.
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If you found, you’re tied to the company for 3-10 years until exit or failure. If you’re an employee, it’s much easier to leave. This again lowers your risk, because you can keep changing company until you find one that takes off, and is good early career if you don’t yet want to lock yourself in.
- View Highlight
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We’re not currently aware of any good directories, however, you can find some leads by looking at which startups have been funded by technology investors who care about social impact, such as the OS Fund, Founders Fund, Obvious Ventures, Bethnal Green Ventures, Omidyar, Mustard Seed, DBL, Social+Capital Partnership, and Khosla Ventures.
- View Highlight
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