Startups are one of the LEAST discriminatory environments I have ever worked in. In corporate america, you can usually find some subtle undercurrents of discri

Startups are one of the LEAST discriminatory environments I have ever worked in. In corporate america, you can usually find some subtle undercurrents of discrimination wherever you work. But in a startup company, everyone has so much vested in the success of the venture. If you can code, or sell clients, or recruit partners effectively, or fill some other critical function, then most entrepreneurs will move heaven and earth to hire you, their teams will welcome you with open arms, and you will be heartily thanked and celebrated when you deliver. When everyone's money and future is on the line the bullshit evaporates pretty quickly, as it should.