Assuming all else is equal (which it certainly isn't, but let's just pretend), if you actually believe in your startup, you should do your startup. Google Inte

Assuming all else is equal (which it certainly isn't, but let's just pretend), if you actually believe in your startup, you should do your startup. Google Internship will give you a certain kind of experience... But nothing on Earth is like the experience of doing a startup. Also having "Google Intern" in your resume isn't a Golden Ticket. So don't think of it like that. I'm quite certain the people at Google have been reluctantly turned down before, so don't worry too much about that. Especially if you honestly tell them why, and that it's been an extremely hard decision for you. This is just my opinion.