We chat about getting work done to the right fidelity, explore Michael's journey with perfectionism, share tactics for shipping pragmatically, and more. — Jump to: ( 03:29) Why it's important to 'ship well' (06:45) Michael's perfectionism journey (07:42) Defining perfectionism (16:14) Getting your focus area + fidelity right (5 star system) (20:33) Self-forgiveness (22:01) Accountability — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen ( linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen ) Kai Lovel ( linkedin.com/in/kailovel ) Fe...
Dec 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 11
So you've seen the tech layoffs news (from companies big & small), the market shifts, and all the rest of it — and you're wondering, "is it a good time to be getting into this space??" - very understandable! We unpack this all today, and explain why we think it's an excellent time to jump in to startups, for the right person. — We covered: (01:50) What's been happening at the moment? (05:38) So should you get into tech right now? Yes, BUT... (13:18) Jumping into Big Tech v Smaller Startups (...
Dec 02, 2022•23 min•Ep. 10
This episode is all about the first few months in a new job. If you're a new hire, we explore the common mistakes people make early on, why you have to focus on what you can control, how to build a relationship with execs, why you NEED to execute well and much more. — We covered: (03:58) 1. Internal Locus of control (07:19) 2. Getting clarity from manager on your role (09:09) 3. Set a rhythm for ongoing clarity (11:25) 4. Optimise for learning & understanding (dumb questions!) (17:14) 5. Bui...
Nov 24, 2022•41 min•Ep. 9
In ep #3 on Career Strategy, Jack talked about optimising for a great manager when looking at startup jobs. In today's ep #8, we explore the habits, mindset, and tools that you find with great managers. Whether you're at the stage of your career where you're managing people, or people are managing you, Michael's 10 must-know tips for new people managers is full of great takeaways. — We covered: (03:52) The purpose of a people manager (06:24) 1. Don't: shoot for likeability (10:14) 2. Do: make it...
Nov 17, 2022•38 min•Ep. 8
In Hurtlocker(1of2), we painted a picture of the realities of the startup hurtlocker — who it's for, what it feels like. In this second part, we touch on why you'd want to sign up for this pain, and how to succeed as a startup athlete in this hurtlocker. Pain + reflection = progress. — We covered: (03:26) Revisting the 'why' of the hurtlocker (10:14) Pillar 1 - Mental Resilience - Book: Mental Toughness, HBR - Link: AURA Survey - https://aura.works/ (25:40) Pillar 2 - How you show up - Book: Ext...
Nov 10, 2022•48 min•Ep. 7
We go deep on the ‘hurt locker’ — how we define it, why it’s unavoidable in fast-growing environments, stories from the inside, and connecting the hurtlocker to your purpose. Bonus! 🔥 Screenshot your review of the show, post it on LinkedIn with us tagged, and we'll send you our fresh 👕 Hurtlocker t-shirt 👕 on the house! — We covered: (02:11) Defining the hurtlocker (05:06) Stories from the hurtlocker (15:24) There is only one hurtlocker — the pain will choose YOU. (23:02) Am I ready to go int...
Oct 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 6
Choose to work for a company that invests you. Today we chat about why investing in people matters, what ‘good looks like’ when making investments in teams, plus interview tips for working out if that startup will *actually* invest in you. — We covered: (06:06) Three reasons startups should invest in their people _ 1/ It’s the right thing to do _ 2/ It’s value accretive _ 3/ It builds better human relationships (11:33) On company offsites (+ how we approached ours) (21:01) On good tools (22:07) ...
Oct 20, 2022•31 min•Ep. 5
Jonathan Jeffries (JJ) is the Co-Founder of Think & Grow . Over the last 15 years he has assisted some of the worlds most impactful businesses including Stripe, Square, Etsy, Dropbox and GoCardless. He's passionate about solving business issues through people, connectivity, content and partnerships. Founded in 2015, Think & Grow ’s mission is to help businesses grow through great people. — We Covered: (01:57) A flyover of startup teams & roles (15:37) Good entry points & in-deman...
Oct 13, 2022•56 min•Ep. 4
How do you carve out a career that’s right for *you*? What should you optimise for early on? When’s the right time to leave a job? We hear from a bunch of folks on their perspectives on career strategy, particularly in the world of startups. — We covered: (04:21) Mimetic nature (07:59) Optimising for global maximums (12:14) Doing what you love (13:51) Focussing on the long term (Inversion) (18:16) Optimising for a great manager (20:39) Optimising for non-siloed roles (24:25) What even is strateg...
Oct 01, 2022•52 min•Ep. 3
So we know what a startup is, but should you even join one? Michael gives his three honest reasons why you should join a startup (plus a few bonuses), and we take a brief look at what a great startup culture looks like. Hint: it’s not about the t-shirts and beanbags. — We covered: (01:30) Why you shouldn’t join a startup (03:28) We ask Maddie her thoughts (12:00) Three reasons to join a startup (26:37) A brief look at great startup culture (30:55) Takeaways — We referenced: - Book: Principles by...
Oct 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 2
What makes a startup, a startup? Do they have to be a software company, or VC-backed? Not necessarily. We share our definition of a ‘fast-growing startup’, touch on the world of venture capital, and give you some red (and green!) flags to look out for in a startup job. — We covered: (00:00) Welcome (00:47) What is a startup? (15:49) Funded vs Non-funded Companies (27:27) What to look for in a startup job (green/red flags) (31:36) Takeaways — We referenced: - EVP Venture Capital ( https://www.evp...
Sep 30, 2022•33 min•Ep. 1
Welcome to Startup Jobs! A new show exploring all the different jobs in a tech startup — what exactly are they, and what we've learned from scaling teams from the inside. We're about ready to launch, so here's a sneak peek of what to expect. — We covered: (00:40) Why are we doing this show? (12:06) Other podcasts we love — We referenced: - Seeking Wisdom ( seekingwisdompodcast.drift.com ) - The Startup Chat ( thestartupchat.com ) — Connect with Us: Michael Momsen ( linkedin.com/in/michaelmomsen ...
Sep 19, 2022•15 min
