Hats off to the incredible Bravado team who worked their magic. Been interviewing left and right to get out of the hell hole I've been in for way too long, and escape it's silo'ed, rigid, ancient ways under arguably the most incompetent leadership.ย
Somehow, even with an average of 5-7 in-mails a day from recruiters as a result of The Great Resignation, the incredible team at Bravado matched me with what appears is the perfect fit on both sides. While I always preach "never say never," I look forward to never being employed by a publicly traded company unless they are a rare gem that operates like a startup.ย
Over the last year, I've reflected and asked myself where I've been happiest, where I will thrive and make the biggest mark, and one thing became apparent: Early stage startups that have brilliant, humble, transparent and forward-thinking leadership, a game-changing product that that I can be SO passionate about based on how it solves customers' challenges and creates a better future for them, and allows me the autonomy to get my job done, AND...VALUES MY INPUT! Say what?!?! ย I made a top 10 list of those early stage startups after identifying what criteria is critical to assess a startup's likelihood of crazy future growth, and Bravado introduced me to two of those that were on my list!
I just wrapped an awesome and fast process and ecstaticly accepted the offer๐๐๐๐๐๐, and just in time to leave all of the bad of 2021 IN 2021, and crush life in 2022. Coming in as their second Sales hire, the opportunity is BONKERS. The ability to help build and shape all aspects of the company gives me chills. Cloud 9 baby.ย
THANK YOU to the amazing team @Bravado๐๐ช๐.
To my fellow salespeople, Sahil and his team know which startups to watch, the ones that will explode. If you're even 1/8 as miserable as I was navigating corporate bullshit and politics, TAKE THE CHANCE. It will be the best learning experience, and the most fulfilling career move you'll make.ย
#2022, ready or not, here I come๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ช๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฐ
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