> Basically if you don't "hop" to management in the first 1-6 years into your career, it quickly becomes too late. Agreed with this, but only for traditional m

> Basically if you don't "hop" to management in the first 1-6 years into your career, it quickly becomes too late. Agreed with this, but only for traditional management track. Like if you want to be a CEO of a F500, you need to hop on the management track early and spend the time rising through the ranks. But there is more flexibility in startup world. In a small growing company you can have 15+ of exp as IC but quickly become VP or C level if you show aptitude and the situation allows for it. And if you have success there, you have generalized management credibility.