Working at a startup is a good gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around people who share your entrepreneurial goals.

In college, I wanted to create products that connected me with the community around me, which led to the realization that I needed to build software that others would use too.

Working at a startup provides insight into how startups operate and connects you with like-minded individuals who may become co-founders.

Working at a startup is a great gateway to starting your own startup, as it puts you around like-minded individuals.

Working at a big company often makes you a small part of a large machine, which limits your learning and slows your pace of growth compared to creating your own startup where you are responsible for everything.

I initially pursued a career in tech, working at Amazon and Groupon, but I found that chasing what I thought I knew gave me a sense of competence without purpose, leading me to realize the importance of following my passions.

Startups like Cursor and Anthropic attract high talent density, making it enjoyable to work on impactful projects with a small team, which can change how the world writes software.

Working with friends in a startup feels like winning compared to a traditional job, as it allows for more freedom and enjoyment.

Despite my art background, I followed my passion into the startup world, even though I initially felt unqualified and struggled with self-doubt.