Startup CU - Student to Startup

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Student to Startup everything you should know about making the transition... or not… boulder-ite @TimFalls community guy @SendGrid producer @BoulderBeta
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I spoke with undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Colorado - Boulder, about the ins and outs of transitioning from a student to a startup employee. http://startupcu.com/sept-19th-meeting/

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Student to Startupeverything you should know about making the

transition... or not…

boulder-ite @TimFalls

community guy @SendGrid

producer @BoulderBeta

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let’s talk!

ask questions.

provide comments.

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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?

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takeaways

• 3 Questions you'll be better prepared to answer

“do i want to work at a startup?”

“how do i find the right fit?”

“how do i get hired?”

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“do i want to work at a startup?”

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startup vs. “real” company

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considerations of the startup life

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considerations of the startup life

[obligatory cat picture]

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considerations of the startup life

flexibility

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considerations of the startup life

Bootstrapped/lean = Lower budget/salary

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considerations of the startup life

paid through an amazing experiencewear many hatswide variety of experiences

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considerations of the startup life

successes+

failures

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considerations of the startup life

fun

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considerations of the startup life

ownership

equity

impact

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considerations of the startup life

commitment

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“how do i find the right fit?”

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• YOUexperienceskill setinterestsgoals

“how do i find the right fit?”

THEMculturefounders / teamcompany needsrisk profiletechnology

where do you fit?

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“how do i find the right fit?”

progress

$$

angel

seed

Series A

Series B

alpha beta beta + GO time

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“how do i get hired?”

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are you experienced?

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be known

network

engage

listen / learn

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be valuable

volunteer (i.e., work for free)

intern (i.e., work for cheap)

coursework / extra-curriculars

give and take

minimal demands

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resources

bostonstartupschool.com

startupweekend.org

techstars.com

blogs, blogs, blogs

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takeaways

• 3 Questions you'll be better prepared to answer

“do i want to work at a startup?”

“how do i find the right fit?”

“how do i get hired?”