TL; DR:

• Higher pay does not erase startup risk
• Your risk tolerance changes over time
• Treat equity as uncertain upside
• Join me for the live stream (or watch the recording) on Monday, September 21 at 7:00 PM Pacific!

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Should You Leave A Stable Job For An AI Startup?

A developer asked me about a decision that sounds exciting and uncomfortable at the same time.

They are already working for one of the top employers in their country. The role appears reasonably stable, the pay is fine, and they can generally log off around five. But recruiters are reaching out about AI startups offering 50% to 60% more money.

So what is the catch?