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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

Maximizing your speed of learning is a key reason to join a startup, as you'll gain valuable experiences whether the company succeeds or fails.

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Why You Should or Should Not Work at a Startup by Justin Kan

@ Y Combinator

Why You Should or Should Not Work at a Startup by Justin Kan

11/03/18

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Justin Kan

07/30/18

@ Y Combinator

Joining a startup maximizes your speed of learning, as you will face challenges that push you to grow quickly.

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Justin Kan

11/03/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to put yourself in positions that maximize your personal rate of growth and learning, regardless of whether that's at a startup or not.

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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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Sam Altman

11/09/24

@ Y Combinator

I learned a lot from my early experiences, even though my first company didn't succeed. The rate of learning in startups is incredibly high.

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Y Combinator Cast

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

If you're learning and growing faster than your peers in larger companies, you might be in a great situation at a startup.

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Harj Taggar

09/26/18

@ Y Combinator

Emphasize the unique learning opportunities at your startup, as candidates can gain real decision-making experience that they wouldn't get at larger companies.

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Harvard Innovation Labs Cast

06/12/13

@ Harvard Innovation Labs

In a startup, the only advantage you have is time, so you must move quickly to capitalize on your ideas before established competitors.

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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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Sam Altman

03/18/17

@ Y Combinator

Execution speed is one of the biggest advantages startups have, and you need a relentless operating rhythm to succeed.