How do I evaluate a start up before applying there?
Making the switch from Business Analyst to APM. I don't mind the lack of WLB (60-70 hours a week) since I'm very early in my career- all I'm looking for is:
- Learning
- Above average but not ridiculously high pay (I'll be more than happy with 80k-1LPM in hand)
Problem is most companies that are more likely to provide me with these are start ups since I'm not from a Tier-1 college and have a B.Sc.
So how do I evaluate a start up's financials before applying there? Most people give vague answers like "check their financials", "figure out how much runway they have left" etc. without going into detail or mentioning any concrete steps.
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Good that you’re doing this exercise in the first place. I went into a v early stage startup without asking any such questions, purely because I liked their problem statement. Obviously regret it in hindsight. Best of luck!
Also wrt your question - randomjocke’s answer was super comprehensive so I don’t have much to add.