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Elad Gil

10/18/18

@ Y Combinator

I got my first job by offering to work for free at a startup, which was my entry point into the tech industry.

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A Conversation with Elad Gil

@ Y Combinator

10/18/18

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Avni Patel Thompson

09/22/17

@ Y Combinator

I started with a simple tech stack using free tools to test my idea, which led to my first bookings and rapid growth in my service.

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Theodoric Chew

04/21/25

@ EO

After exiting my first company, I spent time working at startups and venture builders to gain experience and learn from faster-growing companies.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Joining a startup gives you access to jobs you're unqualified for, which can lead to incredible learning opportunities and career growth.

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Mathilde Collin

10/25/18

@ Y Combinator

Working at a small startup helped me discover my passion for software, as I found it rewarding to build something that could change how people work.

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

You will get access to jobs that you're completely unqualified for when you join a startup, which can lead to rapid personal growth.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

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

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Roy

05/18/25

@ EO

Despite initial struggles and criticism, Interview Coder eventually went viral, which helped secure my position in the tech industry.

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Liz Wessel

05/21/16

@ Y Combinator

I leveraged personal connections to get introductions to investors, which was crucial in raising my first million before Y Combinator.

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

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