failed2

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   by failed2 13y ago

   I don't know how well the night/weekend ventures actually work out but if you're not willing to wait to start a business, I'd bet on a night/weekend venture over a full-time one where the founder thinks $10,000 in s
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   by failed2 13y ago

   Sorry but in practice side projects usually don't mean much at most companies. Companies generally hire by one of 2 things: 1. Track record (i.e. you worked at a big name company and/or shipped product that's public facing&
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   by failed2 13y ago

   Change "the fun of an energetic culture and the chance to make a ton of money when the startup goes public" to "the stress and chaos of a childish, incompetent culture and the delusion of making a ton of money when the startu
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   by failed2 13y ago

   I'd add an important lesson that I have learned: it takes money to make money. A ton (perhaps most) failed businesses fail because they're undercapitalized. Even if your costs are low you can only go so long without eating, and if