WORKING

AT A
STARTUP
COMPANY
PRO TIPS TO HELP YOU SURVIVE AND THRIVE

GURUN NEVADA DHARAN

TO BE AGILE OR
TO BE MORE AGILE,
THERE IS NO TRY!
In previous companies, my boss told me
to only listen and learn about the business
for the first 3 months.

My 2nd day with startup company,

I was expected to solve
project problem and technical issue.
COMFORT WITH.
AMBIGUITY
It is super hard to work with unclear job role & description,
with many experimental projects running at the same time,
followed by constant strategy changes and high turnovers.
So, brace yourself, uncertainty is certain!

On positive side,
the ambiguous condition
gives us higher exposure,
innovative-friendly environment,
and opportunity to explore
and deliver more.
BUT SERIOUSLY,
EMBRACE CHANGE
On serious note, it is actually very common at startup
company to discuss on solution A to E,
but develop solution F to J, and
in the end deliver solution Q to the market.

We just need to be open minded, be water, and adapt fast.

 KEEP YOUR, I HAVE THE HIGH GROUND!

INTEGRITY HIGH
One of benefits working for startup company is flexibility.
We get a flexible working hours and
option to work from home or everywhere (even before COVID-19).

It is crucial to remain productive and keep

delivering high quality results under low-to-none
supervision. Also, to stay alert after office hours or even
weekends for fast response action.

YOU UNDERESTIMATE MY POWER!

HAVE A,
RESULT DRIVEN
MENTALITY
Set a high target and work hard and smart
to achieve it are important,
but frequently monitor and
make adjustment are
importanter (more important).
ENHANCE
TEAMWORK
Most of the time, giving our best effort will not enough.
Soon or later, we will need help from others and vice versa.
In startup company, we not only leverage teamwork, but also
collaborate often to have a shared vision.
DON’T FORGET TO.
BE HUMBLE
Share gratitude and appreciate others contributions and
achievement, It will only increase it exponentially.
Imprint it into your habits and personal culture!
BE RESILIENT
AND BOUNCE BACK
You will fail sometimes, it is inevitable.
Instead of keep complaining, learning from the mistake,
focus, and being prepared for future challenges.
Be optimistic and keep a positive attitude, It will be better,
trust me!
LASTLY,
MODERATION
Sometimes, working at startup company is really
challenging and stressful, honestly.
Do not forget to take a break and take care of your health.
Spend quality time with family and friends, enjoying life!