With so much going on in the startups scene and companies going in any direction (Think Dunzo, Byjus, Dukaan, etc from recent memory), how exactly should you judge a prospective company from the outside?
Tips appreciated
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A few things that one might want to look out for
All of these you can understand from outside or while interviewing with the startups.
Good founders keep their head down and work. They speak with customers and internal teams. They understand that the capital they raised is a responsibility and it shows in their behaviour.
Want to know more about the 1st option. Why that no?
Attending each and every conference eats a lot of building time. Imo, almost same people attend conferences (of similar themes, you will see mostly the same faces in fintech conferences), and almost same topics being discussed. Networking plateaus immediately. Then it is either promoting yourself, or feel good about attending conferences.
Honestly, I don't think we can. The times we're in anything can change in a matter of days.
We cannot predict the future. When joining these companies, the ideas that people believed were a pipe dream. It can happen with anyone.
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