Shengshi Chiam, CFA

Personal Finance Lead at Endowus

26 May 2021

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What do you think about joining a start up as an early stage employee rather than starting your own company? What are the pros and cons of each choice?

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The Frugal Fox, sharing ideas @ the-frugal-fox.com

26 May 2021

It is all about risk. If you join a start-up, you'll be able to experience the intensity and the growth of the company, without the risk of injecting your own capital. But you'll only be able to get the usual monthly salary and ESOP at best. You also won't be able to make top management decisions and effect strategic goals.

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