Best way to find out about new startups?

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BlueBulled

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BlueBulled
Sep 12, 2018 14 Comments

How did people find out about the big companies like Uber etc when they were early startups?

Were they advertised about normally or are there more niche places to find out about them to get in earlier?

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  • Google / Mktg
    QuadLovin

    Go to company page Google Mktg

    QuadLovin
    Crunchbase, angel list is a good start. You can also look at accelerators like Y Combinator, 500 startups. One of the best indicators is which VC has backed the startup, so looking at portfolio investments of Sequoia, Andreesen, Benchmark and other top tier Sand Hill VC’s is a great way to identify startups that have the backing of a successful VC. That said 8 or 9 of 10 startups with funding fail to become a unicorn or return outstanding return.
    Sep 12, 2018 0
  • New / Product
    dollyroger

    New Product

    dollyroger
    Follow the successful VCs & Angels & work for who they invest in
    Sep 12, 2018 0
  • Google / Eng
    Moopoint

    Go to company page Google Eng

    Moopoint
    Left google to join a so called rocket ship. Dreamt of millions, the company however went for a down round after my 4 years of slogging there with no social or a cushy google life. Even my girlfriend left me for I had no time. I am back at google now, and my paper value has become 1/4 though the rocket ship lost more.

    My advice, don’t do it unless you are 200% sure it will work out.
    Sep 12, 2018 4
  • I’ve been looking at really early startups lately too, it really depends on what you’re looking for, there’s a ton out there.
    It’s actually super hard for startup to hire good people, so they’re inclined to talk to you. If you spend the time to talk to them, it becomes obvious who is good and who are just sketchy.
    Sep 12, 2018 2
  • Ticketmaster / Design
    ClutchAF

    Go to company page Ticketmaster Design

    BIO
    Multidisciplinary designer with 19 years of real world experience building for business and passion.
    ClutchAF
    Angel list?
    Sep 12, 2018 0