What’s it really like to work at a startup? - with Steve Grace of The Nudge Group

Dec 3, 2024

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#194: Steve Grace is the CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, and an expert in recruitment and storytelling. He explains what it’s like to work at a startup, the different types of startups that exist, and the common misconceptions people have about startups.

What you’ll learn

[01:20] Steve’s experience in business and startups.
[03:03] The difference between a small business and a startup.
[04:09] The popular view of what a startup is.
[04:35] The motivation behind founders of startups.
[05:56] Common startup terms and what they mean.
[09:50] The pay structure startups use and why their salaries are often lower.
[11:37] Common misconceptions about working at a startup.
[12:56] The different phases of a startup.
[15:40] The personality of startup founders.
[17:08] The negative misconceptions about working for startups.
[21:18] The unique challenges of working with a startup.
[23:17] The key benefits of working with a startup.
[25:34] The work culture startups have.
[27:31] How valued flexibility is in the workplace.
[28:00] What drives startup work culture.
[29:25] How work culture and job roles vary as a startup grows.
[33:39] Why startups struggle to retain their culture as they grow.
[37:10] How to take responsibility for your career.
[40:02] How to respond to interview questions at a startup.
[42:11] The best advice for someone looking to work at a startup.

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https://changeworklife.com/whats-it-really-like-to-work-at-a-startup/

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