Going with a startup means that they are going to ask you to dedicate much of not all of your life to them for a while. With that in mind, they need to be hone

Going with a startup means that they are going to ask you to dedicate much of not all of your life to them for a while. With that in mind, they need to be honest and frank with you. They need to trust you and you need to trust them. Tough questions from them is expected. Tough questions for them is only fair given what they want from you. So, if they dodge them or you don't feel that they are telling you everything, don't take the job. If you can't trust them now, it'll be harder to trust them later. Suggested questions: 1. Why do you feel that this company with its product or service is better than what is out there? (They need to convince YOU). 2. Where are your risks as a company? (Finance, competition etc) 3. If your CEO spending time on running the company or raising funds? (You don't want both at the SAME time) 4. How many employees did you have a year ago, six months ago and now? (Good growth means the right direction)