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


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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.

Resources mentioned in this episode
Please note that some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase.  This helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you.

  • Parley
  • Finder
  • Canva
  • Atlassian
  • Start-up to Scale-up, Kevin Smith
  • The Gap and the Gain, Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy
  • Episode 187: Are you career conscious? How to plan your career with intention and clarity - with Louise Lapish of Gatewood Consulting

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

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

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