Pick startups which are run by experienced management (i.e., they were loved, respected, and very effective at their previous job) and backed up by top-tier VCs

Pick startups which are run by experienced management (i.e., they were loved, respected, and very effective at their previous job) and backed up by top-tier VCs (Mayfield, Sequoia, etc.). Basically, I learned that it is not about bigCo or startup: it is all about people. And if a startup is correctly managed you will have 40-45 hour per week average with great potential to grow.