@kobyjconrad I deeply resonate with this. It's so hard to break into the tech world without posting about "side projects" or getting accolades of some kind. But alas, the grind never stops
@rogie Income is a massive motivator for me, but without a great community / work culture, I wouldn't stay with a company for very long. I feel like a strong community can help build a stronger product, which can lead to higher income.
6 years ago I joined a 20-person startup.
I wanted to quit after my first week, but didn't.
Now our company is worth over $1B and has 200+ employees.
Here's what I've learned about succeeding at a startup: