I work at a startup (Reforge) and I own a startup (Casting Call Club).
I turned down a Google offer to do these startups.
Here's why:
1. I have full control over building things from start to finish without politics.
2. I work remotely, setting my own hours. All of us have been doing what we do for 10+ years. We care little about the hours put in and care a lot about the impact made. I can do this from SF (used to live), or Boston (where I live now), or Bulgaria (to visit family).
3. I learn so much about the whole picture, rather than a niche.
I love Google (and my previous employer Eventbrite), and might return to them one day. For now, startups match me.
I turned down a Google offer to do these startups.
Here's why:
1. I have full control over building things from start to finish without politics.
2. I work remotely, setting my own hours. All of us have been doing what we do for 10+ years. We care little about the hours put in and care a lot about the impact made. I can do this from SF (used to live), or Boston (where I live now), or Bulgaria (to visit family).
3. I learn so much about the whole picture, rather than a niche.
I love Google (and my previous employer Eventbrite), and might return to them one day. For now, startups match me.