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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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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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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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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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Gustaf Alstromer

09/12/18

@ Y Combinator

It's important to be intentional about growth; without a focus on it, startups can struggle to achieve their potential.

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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

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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Sean Mitchell

05/04/18

@ Y Combinator

Running a startup is an all-encompassing experience that requires personal growth alongside professional development.

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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

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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Harj Taggar

11/02/22

@ Y Combinator

Working at a startup is the best environment to prepare yourself for becoming a startup founder in the future.