How do I cofound (or find work with) a startup?
I have lots of fresh ideas and would like to join a startup. I tried Angel List and that is a very quiet, calm website... does anyone know other ways to approach startups? Or to meet people interested in kickstarting a new company as cofounders? I would love to hear some comments, but please be kind. Let us be positive and supportive to each otherZ
Start at your current job: surround yourself with interesting people that you want to learn from, who have skills that complement yours and get to know them. Make a point to do this throughout your career, and you'll find tons of interesting opportunities to collaborate on great projects: both under the umbrella of your employer and venturing out on your own.
I agree with this. Your co workers are the best place to find teammates.
Good points, sounds like an ideal case scenario. From a perfect world where you always work with an incredible company and team who support and respect each other and love to collaborate selflessly... But what if a person is not currently employed? What if their previous company was like an ego-driven political wasp nest? I am not saying that is me, but I do want to see more ideas beyond the best case.
Try work at a startup by YC. I’ve been contacted by founders already from different companies.
Will look it up. Thanks!
Good! How do you do it @caj
Check out AngelList, start ups post positions there daily. Look at how recently they were active on the platform though. Some post and just forget about it. It is hit or miss but when it hits it can be a good introduction. Do your homework on the company and people of course. Get your offer in writing. Then use the first 30 days to feel them out. Fit in a start up is so much more immediate than in a larger company. LinkedIn also has jobs available weekly. You’ll need to sift through them manually by seeing how long the company has been around for and how many employees they have.
Work on side projects with people to test your working relationship with them. Think of it as tryouts with people. Like going on dates.