When you have questions about startup issues, it can be tough to unearth answers because the information is buried in the far corners of the web.
We’ve gathered a variety of key resources for startup information that are useful for those new to the startup world. Here’s where to learn:
The Vocabulary
Get the lingo down first! This comprehensive glossary is a great place to polish your jargon, whether for job interviews or dealing with your team.
Glossary: Startup and Venture Capital Terms You Should Know
Even if you don’t work on the product team, it’s essential to understand how developers and product managers work. Knowing the vocabulary gives you insight into this process and helps you collaborate better.
Product Management Terms Explained
The Complexities of Equity
Start here if you’re thinking about a startup or are recently employed. This excellent article from The Muse is a very easy read and includes links to a number of other resources.
Getting Start-up Equity? Everything You Need to Know
Perhaps the most complicated aspect of startup employment is understanding equity. After reading the article above, these two exhaustive Github articles dig much deeper.
What I Wish I’d Known About Equity Before Joining A Unicorn
The Open Guide to Equity Compensation
Zooming back out a bit, this article from a CPA who specializes in startups gives some basic definitions, and is applicable to employees anywhere.
Types of Stock Options Available to SF Startup Employees
This cautionary tale by Scott Belsky, founder of Behance, is based on his concern that many employees make false assumptions because don’t take the time to understand their compensation.
Don’t Get Trampled by a Unicorn, Audit Your Comp
Where to Work
Evaluating whether to join a startup and looking to the future? Rocketships share certain characteristics, according to Angel.co.
How to Tell if You’re Joining a Rocketship
While this article was written for new college grads, its advice is strangely applicable for older folks seeking their first job in tech.
