How to Evaluate Startup Job Offers
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Time: June 11, 2026 10:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Place: Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070 US
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83272671922?pwd=dFbGCcKi8DOFHi54acm3XpQHbwjLsg.1
Overview of Topic:
Startups provide excellent opportunities for well-prepared employees to excel. However, most startups come with significant risks given their lack infrastructure and maturity. Job seekers evaluating an offer from a startup need to understand the challenges and demands inherent with small companies that are aggressively pushed to grow. This session covers the basics of startup funding, startup risks, employee dilution, and how to estimate the value of your equity compensation. With a strong foundation in these topics, candidates can make a well-informed decision on job prospects in the startup community
Speaker’s Bio:
Sam Wong is a startup investor with Band of Angels and a seasoned startup operator. Sam is CEO of Fundable Startups, a startup training academy that enables entrepreneurs to build healthy, fundable companies before helping them raise funds, scale and exit. After a career in corporate IT and management consulting, Sam served as CEO, CTO, or technical VP for five startups, resulting in three acquisitions. Sam has spoken at multiple conferences including TechCrunch Disrupt, the Lean Startup Conference, and Microsoft Inspire. Sam is the author of 21 Secrets of Successful Startups, a book about startup execution.
Physical Venue:
The entrance to Richard’s Hall at SFC is near the intersection of LG Saratoga Rd and Oak Place.
Saratoga Federated Church
20390 Park Place
Saratoga, CA 95070 United States
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