What are some of the benefits of working for a startup vs. an established company? Are there any?

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CTO in Transportation2 years ago
Independence, setting your own path and being able to set directions and change course much faster than with an established company.
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Founder & CEO in Software2 years ago
I have been building tech startups since 2004. It's a disease! 😂
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Director of Marketinga year ago
Startups need someone who can do everything. Big companies have someone for everything. If you want learn every aspect of a role (play all the positions) and have a more direct/immediate impact on the success of a company, startup is the way to go. If you want stability, a semblance of security, and a clearly defined job role/responsibilities, larger companies can provide that. 
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VP of Supply Chain in Transportationa year ago
From experience, a start-up has less "red tape" and from a consulting perspective only; there is a unique opportunity to provide more value-added services. The right expertise predicated on a relationship of trust is readily embraced.
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Director of Sales IT Company in IT Servicesa year ago
Speed ​​& agility are among the aspects that are seen as the most frequent in Startups, on the other hand, if you don't have well-defined processes and methods, the time you gain in some points can be easily lost in other points.

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