Andrew Yeung(@andruyeung):Some of my friends took (significantly) lower paying jobs for the opportunity to work with an experienced founder. I think this is a smart move ... proximity is EVERYTHING. Another way to think about it: what is the lifetime value of building credibility with a highly accomplished leader? It can be tangible (e.g. they invest in your future company) or intangible (e.g. they make introductions, promote your work, invite you into their network). Friend of mine crushed it at series A company for a few years (did his "tour of duty") and when he left the founder backed him with $100K.

2026.09.23 14:31

Some of my friends took (significantly) lower paying jobs for the opportunity to work with an experienced founder. I think this is a smart move ... proximity is EVERYTHING. Another way to think about it: what is the lifetime value of building credibility with a highly accomplished leader? It can be tangible (e.g. they invest in your future company) or intangible (e.g. they make introductions, promote your work, invite you into their network). Friend of mine crushed it at series A company for a few years (did his "tour of duty") and when he left the founder backed him with $100K.