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I like what this guy is trying to say; don't wait to become 'legit' before pursuing your ideas. I can agree with that. However, I feel like he has an irrational

by atarian 15y ago

I like what this guy is trying to say; don't wait to become 'legit' before pursuing your ideas. I can agree with that. However, I feel like he has an irrational bias against people who choose to pursue opportunities to work at so-called brand name companies. My end goal is to be in the startup business as well, but I believe working at a large company will teach someone more than just job skills. It'll reveal how decisions are made/executed and give an opportunity to evaluate a company's efficiency.

astrec 15y ago
With respect to decision making, one thing you might encounter at a large company that you're unlikely to see in an early stage venture is management science / operations research / decision analysis. Try and learn a little - these are skills which transport across professions and industries.