ignite toronto 2 - why you should be working at a startup right now
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I gave a presentation at the second Ignite Toronto event on November 25th about why you should be working at a startup right now - check it out.TRANSCRIPT
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Why you should be working at a startup RIGHT NOW.
ERIN BURY
STARTUP ADDICT
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Who am I?
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A disclaimer:
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In the beginning…
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My name is Erin, & I believe in nepotism.
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So what’s so great about a startup?
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1. It’s more flexible
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2. You have more responsibility & creative license
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3. Every day is
different
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4. You learn much, more more
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5. You’re invested in the company’s success – and it tastes so much sweeter
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6. You build an amazing network
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7. You work with kick-ass
people
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8. Your job is cool
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* Now the bad news
• Long hours
• Hectic schedule
• Not a typical budget
• With great power comes great responsibility…
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One final thought…
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You can find me…
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Photo credits
• Slide 3 – http://jensorlie.wordpress.com/2009/06/ • Slide 4 -
http://fashionablygeek.com/t-shirts/are-we-evolving-or-de-evolving-it-depends-on-which-shirt-you-buy/
• Slide 5 - http://im-checklists.com/ • Slide 6 - http://icanhascheezburger.com/ • Slide 15 – CC Chapman (@CC_Chapman)
*This presentation was made with 100% Helvetica*