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YOU’RE A STARTUP SAGE

but you’re outnumbered.

At Startup Decoder, you’ve found your posse. We’re a community of people who are mid- and late-career working in tech.

 

Startups aren’t just for the young.

Fast-growing companies offer an exciting environment for experienced professionals. But startups can also be minefields of frustration and confusion for those coming from traditional companies.

IF YOU’RE INTERVIEWING

Learn how to assess the company’s viability, as well as the compensation package you’re offered. Ask all the right questions and create an amazing opportunity.

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IF YOU’RE AN EMPLOYEE

Be savvy about your compensation and equity, and learn from those who’ve been in the trenches. And for newcomers: Save time on the path to success with quick-start guides.

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IF YOU’RE A HIRING MANAGER

Provide new hires – especially those unfamiliar with the startup world – with the tools they’ll need to ramp up quickly so they can contribute immediately. This ebook is free and will jumpstart their success.

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EMPLOYEE 6 IS 54: A NOVEL

employee 6 is 54: a novel

Suddenly without a job at 54, Jillian Johnson is too old, too expensive, and perhaps even too technology-challenged to be hired. Or so it seems. In a novel that brings to life the challenges of ageism, startup culture, and intergenerational teams, readers will root for the wry, middle-aged executive who finds herself on a wild ride in startup land.

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Read up on everything from the fundamentals to the latest startup news.

experience

Could Your Experience Be Working Against You?

Experience. If you’re mid- or late-career, it’s one of the most important things you bring to a …

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work podcasts

5 Podcast Episodes for 5 Career Moods

There should be a special term for work-mood. How you feel at this point in your career can be as up …

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developing a positive view of aging via the workplace

How Intergenerational Teams Can Help Us Live Longer

What if the way you think about aging could extend your life? Yale professor Becca Levy’s new book, …

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career comparison

The Barrage of Career Information That Can Sabotage Your Well-Being

Every day we face evidence online that we are tragically behind or failing in our careers. …

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role model

A Role-Model Pantheon: How to Stay Energized Late in Your Career

The future can look muddled when you’re towards the end of your career. You’ve come a long way …

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how workplace has changed since the '80s

Perspectives from 40 Years in the Workplace

Thoughts of fax machines, WordPerfect, WYSIWYG, and “You’ve got mail!” bring a smile to my face …

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Startup Layoffs When You're Over 50

How to Assess Startup Layoffs When You’re Over 50

“Layoffs are contagious,” Jason Calacanis tweeted. And after an initial “hmmmm” and thinking about …

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how to improve your writing

Take Your Writing From Decent to Career-Changing

Clear, persuasive writing can work miracles. It can earn you respect at your company. It can save …

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