Working at Big Tech Companies Can Be a Trap - Michael Seibel
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- Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024
- Michael Seibel on why working at some big tech companies can prevent you from starting your own company.
Michael is CEO and a Partner at YC. He was the co-founder and CEO of Justin.tv and Socialcam.
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Y Combinator invests a small amount of money ($150k) in a large number of startups (recently 200), twice a year.
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Casually states how he started Twitch. Nice
This dude is legit 😂
I feel this could be the start to a dedicated series of short videos - each on dealing with one particular startup misconception/fallacy. Would be cool!
Please!
Yea I prefer the short videos less than 10 minutes that get to the point
it's crazy how youtube shorts are a thing now. u literally predicted the future 💀
Thank you Michael "I started a company that later became Twitch" Seibel for the tips :)
Very conscious and clear. Thank You Michael!
Thanks for the reminder, Michael. Look forward to seeing you soon!
Amazingly good advice Michael, thanks for that! Exactly my experience... My only regret is not having left that big company before!
Thanks for addressing this :)
Michael Seibel, your words are 100% true.
Exactly what I need to know. I will work for start at a small business and then start my own.
Absolutely brilliant! Love this!
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The golden handcuffs are real.
So people yearn for pay and company culture like Google and Facebook. High pay. Great benefits. Talented coworkers. Etc. now it’s a handcuff? Unbelievable.
Human nature.
Well I don't know. If you read some of the reviews from workers on glassdoor etc. that style of company culture comes with it's own drawbacks. Whether those deter you from your goals is up to the individual, however I can see how joining a great company with great pay and benefits could make someone rethink the idea of starting their own company and going through the hardships involved.
Only if you have goals to do your own startup. It primes you so that being the lean startup is more of a pain than just having nothing to lose.
Tqvm YC n Micheal.
Thank you so much for the advice Michael!
So helpful. Thank you for these insights.
love these new styles of videos, love ya Michael.
Nice one Michael. Much appreciated
These videos get better and better. Great insights! I feel more confident now in my lack of industry experience, as I've often felt that might have at least given the perception that I wasn't qualified, despite learning a lot on my own doing my own thing.
How do u feel about your career choice now?
@@jay5281 great!
@@azizaismail5291 😌im glad to see that!
Enjoy ye life n safe travelz🤗🌱
Thank you
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The risks that were basically the same before joining a tech giant becomes 100 times bigger because with a high paying, comfortable and secure job you've got everything to lose but before joining there was nothing to lose to begin with.
i guess it depends on the individual. just like how dropping out of college to start a startup isn't for everyone, some ppl might not be financially well off to start a startup therefore they may need to work in a big company.
I dont know how i found your channel. Subscription was less here. But when i heard you content. I immediately subscribed. :
Michael should read audiobooks, such a reassuring voice.
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On the other hand, starting a startup or working at a startup is a long slog that is not likely to be financially rewarding (if you make any money at all), going by the numbers. You have to be a little crazy, a bit wealthy or at least very financially independent, and deeply invested in whatever you're working towards. I do agree you will probably learn a life-changing amount of things running startup. However, if money is what you're after, a big FAANG company is the most sure bet if you can get hired... much higher floor / much lower ceiling than a startup.
This guy is so cool !
Very encouraging message Michael
While working for a big company can be a trap, so can taking investor money and launching a company. Which he cleverly doesn't mention. Many startup founders are unfairly pressured and exploited by the VC's that fund them, and their employees are often severely overworked, which they get away with by promises of "but you'll be a millionaire and hit it big when we IPO". Be wary of both paths.
I feel bad for insulting those kids outfitting their U-Haul with cabinets.
Spot on
Respect.
I think learning how not to do it is the most important thing I've learned working in big companies.
Great tips Micheal , Thanks
😆 I started a company that later became Twitch == Henry Cejudo olympic gold medal
Why not just live below your means while working at a big tech company?
I've met so many people who have this described misconception. I have no idea where it comes from... it never made any sense to me.
one big company disliked this video
The difference between a man with a good idea and a millionaire is execution. JUST DO IT should be the slogan for any that want to start a new company.
Omg I love this
Nice video 👌
Inspiring advice!
Thank you for the valuable info
Perfect
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Brilliant!
Awesome tips
Getting a nicer apartment, car those are choices you can choose not to do.
Lol did he just say don't start working at a big company because they will pay you really well and motivate you to stay? What's the advantages about a small company again? You're the only person doing everything??
fang co always looking like a mirage, infinite loop.
I would love to attend women conference YC in NewYork. Does anyone knows where and how can I attend YC conference? When it’s gonna happen this year? This YC guys are just rocking. I never spend my day without watching their content 😊
Anyone know of co-founder matching site (like dating but without the kissing)?
Unless your co-founder is a friend you already know, finding a stranger to be your co-pilot is a bad idea. 9/10 eventually a co-founder will screw you.
0:40 yeah, Enterprise problems lol
Create your own startup 👍
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Cool. Today is my last day at a big company :)
Good luck!
Are you aware of odds in succeeding your startup in US overgrown economy ?