The example given here is for someone who finds great value in a very specific subset of a field, but passion can be about a broader goal, such as building a company. Really this argument has to do with subjective values. So I do not see how this would make for a general argument for working at a large comapny.
2. Leverage
It may be true that working at a large company provides as sense of credibility, but this does not address the startup world, which I find to be about the same. Working with a startup is not a lonely task, it involves much more and knowledge of the field, who the competitor are, knowing who else building a company. I'm given a sense of credibility simply because people recognize the startup I am a part of.
3. More Money
Having bootstrapped a company before, I can't say that it is the ideal solution in all cases. Many factors come into play here. I find it very unlikely that a company that is in a highly regulated area or doing some kind of cancer research would be bootstrapped.
The title of this section addresses 'more money'. If you are looking to make the most money there is no faster way of that I know of than building your own company (I could be wrong here, feel free to point something out). It is risk vs. reward. A subject value again.
4. Relationships
Being a natural introvert, it might be easier to develop relationships in a corporate setting. But, I still have people I know from various companies that I can call right up.
5. If you want to start a company, a large company is the best place to learn
I would say the best place to learn is on the spot, but that doesn't mean you can't learn from other companies.
If you are looking to make the most money there is no faster way of that I know of than building your own company (I could be wrong here, feel free to point something out). It is risk vs. reward. A subject value again.
Nah, if you are looking to maximise your chances of making enough money to retire by the time you're in your late 30s, join an investment bank, not a startup.
Do a startup if you can't imagine doing anything else with your time.
> So I do not see how this would make for a general argument for working at a large com[pa]ny.
There are a few clues saying that the article wasn't meant to be a general argument, but an argument why many people who are attracted to the idea of founding a start-up might be better suited to corporate life.
The example given here is for someone who finds great value in a very specific subset of a field, but passion can be about a broader goal, such as building a company. Really this argument has to do with subjective values. So I do not see how this would make for a general argument for working at a large comapny.
2. Leverage
It may be true that working at a large company provides as sense of credibility, but this does not address the startup world, which I find to be about the same. Working with a startup is not a lonely task, it involves much more and knowledge of the field, who the competitor are, knowing who else building a company. I'm given a sense of credibility simply because people recognize the startup I am a part of.
3. More Money
Having bootstrapped a company before, I can't say that it is the ideal solution in all cases. Many factors come into play here. I find it very unlikely that a company that is in a highly regulated area or doing some kind of cancer research would be bootstrapped.
The title of this section addresses 'more money'. If you are looking to make the most money there is no faster way of that I know of than building your own company (I could be wrong here, feel free to point something out). It is risk vs. reward. A subject value again.
4. Relationships
Being a natural introvert, it might be easier to develop relationships in a corporate setting. But, I still have people I know from various companies that I can call right up.
5. If you want to start a company, a large company is the best place to learn
I would say the best place to learn is on the spot, but that doesn't mean you can't learn from other companies.