Should I Leave a Stable Job for a Startup?

Evaluate the risks and rewards of joining a startup

1. How risk-tolerant are you with your career?

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2. Do you believe in the startup's product/mission?

LowHigh

3. Are you comfortable with equity over salary?

4. What excites you most about the startup opportunity?

5. How stable is the startup's funding?

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6. Do you believe in the founding team?

LowHigh

7. Have you researched the market potential?

8. What's the startup's runway and burn rate?

9. How would you handle startup failure?

10. Are you ready for an ambiguous role?