Hey Fam,
My previous post was prior to interviewing with the company, so, I wanted to provide more context.
- Founder is a B.I.G Baller, if I tell you his name and previous company you'll 1000% know who he is.
- New product is in a different vertical than the first but 2nd vertical runs parallel to the first, so experience from previous is super, super relevant.
- Pay isn't great but commission is nice. I know it can change but as of now, it seems great.
- Product seems amazing, it can honestly be a huge company and there seems to be a strong product-market fit.
- Company is producing revenue already, it is done by having a big corporation own smaller corps that would seem to be separate but really aren't. So, when prospecting i'd be able to share the company's name just not the big corp or that these smaller orgs are interconnected to each other.
- I imagine clients sign an NDA and that is how the orgs share referrals between each other as they are all part of the same ecosystem.
After, getting more of the full picture I understand why they are operating on "Stealth Mode".
CEO has reputation and contacts so he can easily raise money in stealth mode, something that would be a big struggle with a lesser know founder.
The data and logistics from his previous company can be easily leveraged for this new venture, which is what they are doing, so, that is one competitive advantage.
The product and concept is something I've never heard before but it is honestly a great idea so I understand the notion of trying to grow as much as possible while staying under their radar until they have control of the market.
Overall, the company and product sound exciting. The founder is a BMF that knows his shit, which makes me think it puts the company in a good position, therefore, more job stability?
Some questions I'd appreciate some feedback on:
- Do you think having a proven, known CEO will translate into job security? I am looking to join a company that will give me the most security possible so I can just focus on hustling my ass without worrying if ill be fired the next day.
- Would you take this lower base salary given the other aspects of the company seem favorable?
- They do equity, and although the chances are always low, I'd say they go up with a CEO that has done it before, right?
- What are your thoughts of the overall situation?
Thanks for reading Savages.
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