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Joining a startup can offer access to new opportunities, maximize learning opportunities, and serve as a gateway to entrepreneurship, but it may not be worth it due to bad management, lack of mentorship, and low chances of getting rich.

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    Joining a startup may not be worth it due to bad management, lack of mentorship, and low chances of getting rich, according to Justin Kahn's experience running Justin TV.
    • Justin Kahn, founder of three YC companies, shares stories from his experience running justin TV and discusses the pros and cons of working for a start-up.
    • Joining a startup may not be a good idea due to bad management, lack of mentorship, and low chances of getting rich.
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    02:41
    Joining a startup can offer access to jobs you may not be qualified for, as demonstrated by the speaker's successful recruitment of a programmer named Jim from France.
    • Silicon Valley has changed in the last decade, with more people seeking stability and career paths, but joining a startup can provide access to jobs you may not be qualified for.
    • The speaker recruited a programmer named Jim from France for their startup, and when Jim received an offer from Scribd, the speaker offered him $10,000 more to join their company, which he accepted.
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    04:39
    Joining a startup can open doors to new opportunities and serve as a gateway to entrepreneurship, as seen in the success stories of Socialcam and Triplebyte co-founders.
    • Joining a startup can provide access to jobs you may not be qualified for and can serve as a gateway to starting your own startup, as demonstrated by the success of individuals like the co-founder of Socialcam and Triplebyte.
    • Surround yourself with people who have similar goals and aspirations, as they can greatly influence your success and opportunities.
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    06:56
    Joining a startup can maximize learning opportunities and accelerate growth, as exemplified by Kyle's experience as a co-founder of Cruz.
    • Maximize your speed of learning by working at Shogun or starting your own venture.
    • Joining a startup can maximize learning opportunities, as seen in the example of Kyle, a co-founder of Cruz who had to learn on the fly to build a scalable live video system.
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    09:36
    The founder of Twitch had to be available 24/7 to fix site issues until they developed a pager system and eventually created a successful live video system.
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    10:49
    Cruise co-founder Kyle Vogt recruited by Daniel after meeting as an intern at justin.tv, while Daniel's deal with the Jonas Brothers helped him become a co-founder of a successful company.
    • Cruise co-founder Kyle Vogt had an incredible rate of learning as a software architect and was recruited by Daniel, who met him as an intern at justin.tv.
    • Daniel joined as an intern and made a deal with the Jonas Brothers, which later helped him become a co-founder of a successful company.
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    12:32
    Learn from successful and failed business experiences to gain valuable knowledge and skills, as advised by the speaker who shares a story of negotiating a deal with Handi.
    • The speaker advises against joining a home cleaning startup and shares a story of negotiating a deal with a company called Handi, which taught his partner about negotiating and leverage in a deal.
    • Learn from both successful and failed business experiences to gain valuable knowledge and skills.
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    14:32
    Maximizing your speed of learning is crucial for personal growth, regardless of whether it's in a startup or not.
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