Comment by Roritharr
6 years ago
I'm interested in your transition, how did you go about the move from Startup Exec to working in a FANG?
6 years ago
I'm interested in your transition, how did you go about the move from Startup Exec to working in a FANG?
The startup I was an exec at was acquired by a large (>$100B market cap) company. Going through that process and adjusting to life as a much smaller cog in a much bigger wheel was definitely educational. I was no longer "the boss" and had to work very closely with people that I had no authority over, possibly had different goals than me, and who were thousands of miles away. The startup skills of being lean, problem solving, leading people, etc. still applied, but building the skills to work in a bigger company environment was very important. Going through that experience definitely helps with my life here at a FAANG.