http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/ Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:10:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-9303 Kiran Pedada Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:33:02 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-9303 It's a nice post. I agree with many points. The number of successful and stable big companies is definitely more than the number of unstable companies. On the other hand, what is the success rate of a start-up? I think it is as low as 10% (<a href="http://www.startups.co.uk/6678842910843437934/what-is-the-success-rate-of-a-startup.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.startups.co.uk/6678842910843437934/w...</a>). It's a nice post. I agree with many points. The number of successful and stable big companies is definitely more than the number of unstable companies. On the other hand, what is the success rate of a start-up? I think it is as low as 10% (http://www.startups.co.uk/6678842910843437934/w...).

]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-9302 Aditya Rao Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:21:50 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-9302 I have to agree on all points. Maybe point 1 is a bit extreme though :) I have to agree on all points. Maybe point 1 is a bit extreme though

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]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-7692 NYC Startup Job Fair: How Graduates Can Get a Great Job at a Startup | Techdare Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:15:10 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-7692 [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...] [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-7691 the hive » NYC Startup Job Fair: How Graduates Can Get a Great Job at a Startup Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:04:57 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-7691 [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee - whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...] [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-7690 NYC Startup Job Fair: How Graduates Can Get a Great Job at a Startup « Coworking Congress Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:03:16 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-7690 [...] Since there remains much that higher education can do to nurture startups and to prepare and encourage students to seek opportunities there, the class of 2010 college graduates can and should look to startups as opportunities to launch their careers. Likewise, the class of 2010 and their search for post-college employment can and should provide startups with an opportunity to recruit the best and the brightest to join their ranks. Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee - whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...] [...] Since there remains much that higher education can do to nurture startups and to prepare and encourage students to seek opportunities there, the class of 2010 college graduates can and should look to startups as opportunities to launch their careers. Likewise, the class of 2010 and their search for post-college employment can and should provide startups with an opportunity to recruit the best and the brightest to join their ranks. Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-7689 NYC Startup Job Fair: How Graduates Can Get a Great Job at a Startup Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:01:42 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-7689 [...] Since there remains much that higher education can do to nurture startups and to prepare and encourage students to seek opportunities there, the class of 2010 college graduates can and should look to startups as opportunities to launch their careers. Likewise, the class of 2010 and their search for post-college employment can and should provide startups with an opportunity to recruit the best and the brightest to join their ranks. Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee - whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...] [...] Since there remains much that higher education can do to nurture startups and to prepare and encourage students to seek opportunities there, the class of 2010 college graduates can and should look to startups as opportunities to launch their careers. Likewise, the class of 2010 and their search for post-college employment can and should provide startups with an opportunity to recruit the best and the brightest to join their ranks. Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-7688 NYC Startup Job Fair: How Graduates Can Get a Great Job at a Startup | Tech News Ninja Wed, 07 Apr 2010 22:01:10 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-7688 [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...] [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...]

]]> http://cdixon.org/2009/05/11/joining-a-startup-is-far-less-risky-than-most-people-think/comment-page-1/#comment-7687 NYC Startup Job Fair: How Graduates Can Get a Great Job at a Startup Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:58:30 +0000 http://www.cdixon.org/?p=181#comment-7687 [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...] [...] Just as there are many myths surrounding the risks associated with launching a startup as an entrepreneur, there are many myths associated with joining a startup as an employee – whether as a recent college graduate or as someone with more substantial work experience. However, as Chris Dixon notes, this career move may actually be less risky than one might believe. He cites the following reasons that college graduates should consider joining a startup: [...]

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