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One thing that seems to be very common in startups is nepotism. People often start companies with their friends and family. This leads to the company having a b
by j_m_b 8y ago
One thing that seems to be very common in startups is nepotism. People often start companies with their friends and family. This leads to the company having a built-in clique. If you are an "off-the-street" hire, meaning someone who came in because they submitted a resume and not because they knew someone, expect that you're going to be second-guessed while the original people are going to love each other's ideas.
- WillPostForFood 8y agoTrue of larger companies as well. Managers bring in friends and ex coworkers and form power cliques.
- mizzao 8y agoThe flip side of 'nepotism' is that you're much more likely to be successful working with people that you know well or have worked with before.