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Anyone interested in working @ Startups in Boston??

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bdarb207
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Anyone looking to get into startup jobs in Boston? I work for a skills accelerator called Startup Institute that trains it's students in relevant skills to get them employed at high growth companies in the tech scene. I came to this job because a friend who graduated the program was trained here, and had great luck with finding work after because of the skills he picked up. He was a fellow NS'er (mainelandcollab) as well.

There are four areas of study, Web Design (front-end), Web Development (back-end), Digital Marketing, or Sales/account management.

The different classes all work together for 8 weeks. You receive training from our partners who are professionals in their designated field at start up companies currently. Much of the course is learning the skills needed to be proficient in these areas, but equally as important, all of the training you need in networking, job searching, and just generally skills needed to be successful in this field of work (working collaboratively, working in early stage companies that need processes and problems to be defined etc.)

If you're not sure what to do after college, or feel stuck in a stagnant company, shoot me a message. It may be a good fit. Even if this program isn't, if anyone is interested in learning more about startups and how to work at early stage, high growth companies, pm me, happy to chat.

I learned about this program via NS and would love to pay it forward. Our community is uniquely skilled in working in non traditional environments and would love to help anyone on here find work they love.

Gracias.

http://www.startupinstitute.com
brad@startupinstitute.com
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do you need a dishwasher, janitor, or an oil painter/silkscreen printer? i got you
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Randy_Quench
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Who wouldn't want to work for a company that statistically has a 93% chance of not existing in three years or less? Lol

But actually, I have worked for a tech startup for a year and a half. It's challenging and stressful but there are a ton of opportunities to better yourself and move up the ladder quickly. For anyone interested, I'd just recommend you understand the risks of working for a tech startup (or any startup) before accepting any offers.
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Randy_QuenchWho wouldn't want to work for a company that statistically has a 93% chance of not existing in three years or less? Lol

But actually, I have worked for a tech startup for a year and a half. It's challenging and stressful but there are a ton of opportunities to better yourself and move up the ladder quickly. For anyone interested, I'd just recommend you understand the risks of working for a tech startup (or any startup) before accepting any offers.


I have worked in two, they have been some of the most valuable lifelearning experiences I have had.

They were also both very early stage and paid very well. Its definitely not a bad gig and a great way into the tech scene.

Also, if you choose to go the less early stage route things are very stable. I would say just watch out for bad management as most of the CEOs know nothing about managing people.
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On another note, my experience at The Startup Institue took me from being a ski bum to being an Account Executive with a 6 figure on target earning in less than 8 weeks.

Skiers are great for this program given how passionate we all are about the sport. It typically translates into great startup employee talent.

I would highly recommend people look into it!
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bdarb207
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Randy_QuenchWho wouldn't want to work for a company that statistically has a 93% chance of not existing in three years or less? Lol

But actually, I have worked for a tech startup for a year and a half. It's challenging and stressful but there are a ton of opportunities to better yourself and move up the ladder quickly. For anyone interested, I'd just recommend you understand the risks of working for a tech startup (or any startup) before accepting any offers.


HAHA true story. There are def companies with high risk/high reward mantras, but there are 'startup companies' that generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue a year. The idea behind startup institute is preparing people for work in high growth companies. So companies that don't necessarily adhere to processes for the sake of adhering to processes but evolve on the fly with their methodologies or tech. You may be hired for a job in a company that is not relevant to their business plan in six months, but you find that there is a separate job that needs doing. Being able to deal with that ambiguity can be difficult and not for everyone but some people thrive in it. Good startups hire for the position they can see you growing into, not a static position they expect you to do over and over for the next 20 years.

A lot of people think a startup is a company you can bring your dog to work and play ping pong in the office. For me, the difference I like to think is they hire people for their skills, not their resumes. My last two jobs, I didn't even need a resume. It was completely based off of referrals and skills that I had proven over time. That's what this program offers, it gives you the skills you need and the network to receive you when you're ready.

Anyone who has questions feel free to shoot me a pm. Whether you have questions about the program or the job landscape in boston in general, please hit me up, happy to help!
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bdarb207
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MaineLandCollabOn another note, my experience at The Startup Institue took me from being a ski bum to being an Account Executive with a 6 figure on target earning in less than 8 weeks.

Skiers are great for this program given how passionate we all are about the sport. It typically translates into great startup employee talent.

I would highly recommend people look into it!


The man, the myth, the legend. Anyone looking for an honest opinion of this program should reach out to Curtis. He is an alumni and is killing it.
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Randy_Quench
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MaineLandCollabI have worked in two, they have been some of the most valuable lifelearning experiences I have had.

They were also both very early stage and paid very well. Its definitely not a bad gig and a great way into the tech scene.

Also, if you choose to go the less early stage route things are very stable. I would say just watch out for bad management as most of the CEOs know nothing about managing people.


This describes my experience spot on. The struggles with our CEO and management are definitely my largest gripe, however it is also a contributing factor to why I've taken so much knowledge and experience from this job.

bdarb207A lot of people think a startup is a company you can bring your dog to work and play ping pong in the office. For me, the difference I like to think is they hire people for their skills, not their resumes. My last two jobs, I didn't even need a resume. It was completely based off of referrals and skills that I had proven over time. That's what this program offers, it gives you the skills you need and the network to receive you when you're ready.


I can't tell you how many times I've had to explain that my office isn't full of hammocks, beer stocked mini fridges, and ping pong tables. I like the way you differ a startup from a stable company via hiring bases, excellent way to describe it.
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bdarb207
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Randy_QuenchThis describes my experience spot on. The struggles with our CEO and management are definitely my largest gripe, however it is also a contributing factor to why I've taken so much knowledge and experience from this job.


Good point. It's interesting that when you have the perfect boss and nothing to compare it to, they're not spectacular. Then you work for a shit manager and you realize how good the other one was.

It is really exciting to be a part of something as it's being built. You may crave stability but something I find really awesome is creating the process that those who follow can rely on for stability. It's way more interesting day to day to build something then it is to simply maintain something someone else already built.
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bdarb207
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anyone who wants to see what Startup jobs are available down here plus salaries etc. - would highly recommend making a profile on angel list (angle.co). Basically a better linkedin for Startups, really good job source/way to connect and research companies.
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bdarb207
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Another good resource for Startup jobs if anyone is looking.

http://bostinno.streetwise.co/careers/
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If you highly value skiing, why the fuck would you live in Boston? Or anywhere within 1000 miles of Boston.

Also, no one expects startup employees to stick around for years. You use the company to expand and develop your skills etc and network for your next job move.
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californiagrownIf you highly value skiing, why the fuck would you live in Boston? Or anywhere within 1000 miles of Boston.

Also, no one expects startup employees to stick around for years. You use the company to expand and develop your skills etc and network for your next job move.


Well, there are a lot of serious skiers in and around Boston. I don't think to love skiing you need to live on the west coast and ski a hundred days a year. Though, I'd respect if that was something you wanted to do. I lived in a mountain town in Maine and skied every day. Within 150 miles of Boston, never mind a 1000. Gets old not being challenged at work or being able to save money. Personally, I hit a point where I'd rather enjoy my work than work for the ability to enjoy what I do in my off time only.

If you want to pursue a career in New England, there's arguably not a better place to do it than in Boston. If you want to pursue skiing as a career, of course you don't do that from Boston. A lot of people don't have the luxury of making skiing their #1 priority.

I'm not sure who implied you need to spend forever at a single Startup, but I agree. The norm is not to spend years and years at a company as a company is growing so quick you would generally out grow the role you were brought in for relatively quickly. Much better for young people who are growing just as fast.
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bdarb207Well, there are a lot of serious skiers in and around Boston. I don't think to love skiing you need to live on the west coast and ski a hundred days a year. Though, I'd respect if that was something you wanted to do. I lived in a mountain town in Maine and skied every day. Within 150 miles of Boston, never mind a 1000. Gets old not being challenged at work or being able to save money. Personally, I hit a point where I'd rather enjoy my work than work for the ability to enjoy what I do in my off time only.

If you want to pursue a career in New England, there's arguably not a better place to do it than in Boston. If you want to pursue skiing as a career, of course you don't do that from Boston. A lot of people don't have the luxury of making skiing their #1 priority.

I'm not sure who implied you need to spend forever at a single Startup, but I agree. The norm is not to spend years and years at a company as a company is growing so quick you would generally out grow the role you were brought in for relatively quickly. Much better for young people who are growing just as fast.


The work is the same out west, but the outdoor recreation is multitudes better. It's not an either or situation. It's the same in one arena and multitudes better in the other. Unless you value your career in the same way a ski bum values skiing, idk a good reason to stay or move east. But for people who want a balance, western cities are much better IMO.


And I wasn't replying to anyone's implication about time spent at a startup. Just throwing that bit out there to accompany your description.
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bdarb207
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californiagrownThe work is the same out west, but the outdoor recreation is multitudes better. It's not an either or situation. It's the same in one arena and multitudes better in the other. Unless you value your career in the same way a ski bum values skiing, idk a good reason to stay or move east. But for people who want a balance, western cities are much better IMO.


And I wasn't replying to anyone's implication about time spent at a startup. Just throwing that bit out there to accompany your description.


I completely agree. I went to school for ski resort management and to pursue that, would basically mean having to move west. That being said, for other reasons like family and other obligations, that wasn't an option. I'm sure I'm not the only one haha.

Following up with what you said, I agree you can have a much healthier (or at least more fun) work life balance - or at least you can pursue recreation MUCH more out west. On top of better mountains and rivers etc. people just seem to value it more out there. People here are far more focused on their work. No argument here on that.
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What do you guys think? Too difficult to stay east coast and develop a career and still pursue a passion for skiing? Any pros to staying east?

For me personally, it is difficult to continue skiing the way I did when I was in a mountain town because I have to drive over an hour to get to the resort. Even if I wanted to put that time in, it's hard to go from rolling out of bed on a pow day to driving hours and waking up mad early etc.

That being said, it's cool when you connect with real skiiers in this urban environment because you know it's that much more rare.
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californiagrownIf you highly value skiing, why the fuck would you live in Boston? Or anywhere within 1000 miles of Boston.

Also, no one expects startup employees to stick around for years. You use the company to expand and develop your skills etc and network for your next job move.


bdarb207What do you guys think? Too difficult to stay east coast and develop a career and still pursue a passion for skiing? Any pros to staying east?


i mean, there's no denying that my skiing life is suffering since i moved back east

but i can assure you i love skiing. i didnt drop everything and ski bum in squaw for 2 winters cause im a fair weather fan of the sport

but my career, my family, my friends, my girlfriend are all here (boston etc). i love skiing but it doesnt mean im going to trade all of that in for it. it's a tough call and i do admit i get pangs of envy sometimes still. but there's a lot more to life than skiing and you have to make many compromises in life
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SofaKingSicki mean, there's no denying that my skiing life is suffering since i moved back east

but i can assure you i love skiing. i didnt drop everything and ski bum in squaw for 2 winters cause im a fair weather fan of the sport

but my career, my family, my friends, my girlfriend are all here (boston etc). i love skiing but it doesnt mean im going to trade all of that in for it. it's a tough call and i do admit i get pangs of envy sometimes still. but there's a lot more to life than skiing and you have to make many compromises in life


Amen brother. This winter was realllyyyyy difficult to not be living at a resort getting it in every day. Especially when friends are force feeding you pow on instagram and shit. That being said, I enjoy going to work here, and am compensated well for it. That's a nice feeling.
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bdarb207I completely agree. I went to school for ski resort management and to pursue that, would basically mean having to move west. That being said, for other reasons like family and other obligations, that wasn't an option. I'm sure I'm not the only one haha.

Following up with what you said, I agree you can have a much healthier (or at least more fun) work life balance - or at least you can pursue recreation MUCH more out west. On top of better mountains and rivers etc. people just seem to value it more out there. People here are far more focused on their work. No argument here on that.


I just have an issue with the assumption that to live out west you must sacrifice in some way your career as compared to living back east... Cause that's not even close to true.
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I see what you mean. There's work every where for sure. Just based around Boston so this was about that.
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bdarb207Amen brother. This winter was realllyyyyy difficult to not be living at a resort getting it in every day. Especially when friends are force feeding you pow on instagram and shit. That being said, I enjoy going to work here, and am compensated well for it. That's a nice feeling.


Hell yeah man. Where you at? I broke my collar bone recently so I prob won't be getting after it again this year unfortunately, but maybe we can shred together next year. I (sort of) know Curtis too-- skied with him once in college
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Figured this is the best place for this - we're hiring right now for a technical director as well as a UX/UI designer. If you have experience in dev/design and are in or around Boston, hmu. Great company, high pay/equity options, full benefits great office perks etc.

Lemme know. Happy to intro you to our CEO for an interview.
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bdarb207
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Bump.

College students looking for something to do this summer, would be a great opportunity to spend some time in boston and make some connections that can help you find work when you're finished with school.

Good way to learn javascript, html, ruby etc.
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bdarb207
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Hiyo - We have a cohort starting in June here in Boston. If anyone is interested in picking up coding, marketing or sales skills/jobs, shoot me a note. We have an immersive 8 week program that is perfect in between school years. Have someone in there from UVM, Suffolk..

Happy to chat if anyone has any questions. Appreciate you guys!
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californiagrownThe work is the same out west, but the outdoor recreation is multitudes better. It's not an either or situation. It's the same in one arena and multitudes better in the other. Unless you value your career in the same way a ski bum values skiing, idk a good reason to stay or move east. But for people who want a balance, western cities are much better IMO.


And I wasn't replying to anyone's implication about time spent at a startup. Just throwing that bit out there to accompany your description.


Skiing may be slightly better, sure. However, the skiing in the east is no midwest skiing. It is still enjoyable and has awesome mountains and vibes.

The tech/startup ecosystem at cities on the west with close accessibility to skiing is not comparable to Boston.

Lets be honest, if your looking for a tech/startup ecosystem, you are going to LA, San Fran, Boston, or NYC. Everyone else is playing catch up and maybe they have some sort of scene, but it is like comparing west coast mountains to east coast mountains.

Boston has the best skiing of any of those places by a long shot. Not just that, but the skiing is actually awesome, and very accessible. You have VT,NH,Maine and tons of competent resorts in less than a 200 mile radius.

So if you want to be in one of the best startup ecosystem but still have accessible good skiing, it is not a bad option at all.

https://www.citylab.com/life/2015/07/the-worlds-leading-startup-cities/399623/

^always back up with case studies.

Honestly, I am so happy to be where I am at, working my ass off at a growing startup in a leadership role living comfortably in Boston. Then going up for the weekends with a season pass to a ton of awesome resorts.
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californiagrownIf you highly value skiing, why the fuck would you live in Boston? Or anywhere within 1000 miles of Boston.


Boston is pretty hardcore when it comes to skiing, just like the rest of New England.
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