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by arbitrage314 11y ago
Even if your competing offer is ~$150k, it still makes sense to not work at the startup ALMOST every time (given that you are trying to maximize money--most are not). I've seen a few exceptions, but startup offers are usually that bad.
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by arbitrage314 11y ago
Although it's sometimes a bit of work to find these opportunities, there are enough people with good ideas who need money these days. Friend of a friend-type stuff. Occasionally, after talking to a startup about a potential employment
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by arbitrage314 11y ago
I've made this point before, but since it's a bit relevant here, I'll make it again (sorry to repeat): If you're primarily interested in making money, or if you love the startup but not the compensation, you should NOT w
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by arbitrage314 11y ago
From someone who works in/near the industry, I can tell you without a doubt that the best HFT strategies are the ones you never hear about.
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by arbitrage314 12y ago
Every sale I've done so far has been to my network of friends/colleagues. Most people are eager to get some slight financial exposure to the startup world as part of a well-diversified portfolio. There were two steps required: (1)
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by arbitrage314 12y ago
Yep, that's a good point. If the startup will be less successful without you, then it's not a perfect arbitrage opportunity. This would be especially true if the company were small or starting out. For most established companies,
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by arbitrage314 12y ago
Hi giuscri! I work as a developer at a large company (e.g., think Google, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, IBM, etc.).
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by arbitrage314 12y ago
Hi burger_moon! There are a couple of options: 1. Attempt to sell back to the company 2. Sell your shares to an independent buyer that you've found (the company typically has right of first refusal, which just means they're allowe
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by arbitrage314 12y ago
If you want to make "big money," you should pretty much avoid WORKING at startups at all costs. Instead, get a high-paying job at an established company, and invest the difference in the startup's equity. I've considered