Should I include side venture on resume?

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Phoenixes

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Phoenixes
Dec 8, 2018 13 Comments

Working as an IC in FANG, however I have cofounded a business with a friend and it is still in ealry stages (registered on blind using the side business address). Have an offshore development team, I mostly architect and manage somewhat. Got angel funded at about $2M valuation. We have a few customers as well who are using the product. Experience wise this has been the most exhilarating one, pitching to VCs, talking to potential customers, and also designing and developing a real product from scratch. It is not making much money, and all the money generated is being plowed back in further development. I cannot leave my job to work on it full time. But since this is AI and ML application within a product, it has good potential.

I am planning to move to management but not at the place where I am working currently(I have not disclosed my other venture). I am planning on applying to some other FANG and UL etc, should I include my experience as cofounder of this side venture? Or will it be taken as negative?

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  • I am in HR and I advise that you keep it off of your resume. Matter of fact don’t mention it to your current or future colleagues. If it becomes successful exit out of the 9-5 to focus on your venture but there’s no reason in divulging anything and putting yourself through unnecessary legal paperwork from your present employer or future employers.
    Dec 8, 2018 3
    • New
      Phoenixes

      New

      Phoenixes
      OP
      There are some very good opportunities (high paying as well) at the management level at FANGULL etc. Once I blend my technical knowledge with management then I stand a good chance of getting an offer.
      Dec 8, 2018
    • New / HR
      FreshBasil

      New HR

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      Apparently I kill all threads.
      FreshBasil
      I am also in HR - and I agree with Hobbesian.
      Dec 8, 2018
  • I think I would have alarm bells hiring someone who is passionately following his career dreams outside the company he is working for. I would keep it on the DL unless done in the past and gone.
    Dec 8, 2018 0
  • Apple
    Dhehd2423

    Go to company page Apple

    Dhehd2423
    Just shift it in time. Say you worked on that in the past
    Dec 8, 2018 2
    • New
      Phoenixes

      New

      Phoenixes
      OP
      Not sure how the company would view a passive partner in a startup.
      Dec 8, 2018
    • Apple
      Dhehd2423

      Go to company page Apple

      Dhehd2423
      Then why include it at all if it’s not a job but investment?
      Dec 8, 2018
  • LinkedIn
    Dec 8, 2018 0
  • FANGULL.. Facebook amazon google uber lyft. What’s the last L?
    Dec 8, 2018 1
    • Leanplum
      Boolsak

      Leanplum

      Boolsak
      Netflix
      Dec 8, 2018