Ignite Toronto 2 - Why you should be working at a startup RIGHT NOW

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I gave a presentation at the second Ignite Toronto event on November 25th about why you should be working at a startup right now - check it out.

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Why you should be working at a startup RIGHT NOW.

ERIN BURY

STARTUP ADDICT

Who am I?

A disclaimer:

In the beginning…

My name is Erin, & I believe in nepotism.

So what’s so great about a startup?

1. It’s more flexible

2. You have more responsibility & creative license

3. Every day is

different

4. You learn much, more more

5. You’re invested in the company’s success – and it tastes so much sweeter

6. You build an amazing network

7. You work with kick-ass

people

8. Your job is cool

* Now the bad news

• Long hours

• Hectic schedule

• Not a typical budget

• With great power comes great responsibility…

One final thought…

You can find me…

Photo credits

• Slide 3 – http://jensorlie.wordpress.com/2009/06/ • Slide 4 -

http://fashionablygeek.com/t-shirts/are-we-evolving-or-de-evolving-it-depends-on-which-shirt-you-buy/

• Slide 5 - http://im-checklists.com/ • Slide 6 - http://icanhascheezburger.com/ • Slide 15 – CC Chapman (@CC_Chapman)

*This presentation was made with 100% Helvetica*