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
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• 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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