How to Get a Startup Job in 2025
A 7-part series for generalists in tech (5,500 words)
I recently landed a new job at a VC-backed startup. A lot of people have asked how I did it.
The job market is rough. Big Tech is still cutting. Consulting and banking roles are shrinking (and for many, they feel like a dead end). Many ambitious friends I know are stuck: they want growth, but don’t see a clear path.
Startups seem like a solution: faster l…


