

Free Lesson
How to Get Hired (and Paid) at a Startup
45 min
Sep 4, 2026 6:00 PM
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What you'll learn
Get in the Door at a Startup
Use direct outreach and insider shortcuts to reach decision-makers: founders, chiefs of staff, and niche recruiters.
Read a Startup's Real Operating Style
See past Series A/B/C labels to how a company actually runs, because the founder, not the stage, drives the culture.
Value Equity and Negotiate the Cash
Treat equity as a lottery ticket, spot red flags, and negotiate a cash package that holds up even if it never pays out.
Why this topic matters
Startup horror stories are sometimes true and sometimes not, and your mileage varies, because the founder, not the stage label, sets the culture. Most candidates misread who actually hires, overvalue equity, and under-negotiate cash. Knowing what really varies, from org charts to recruiter incentives to liquidity odds, lets you target the right companies and negotiate an offer that protects you.
You'll learn from

Pierre Taylor-Deschamps
Ex-Tech Recruiter & Valued Compensation Coach.
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Annie Murray
Head of Negotiation Coaching, Valued (previously at Microsoft, Amazon)
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