Startup People vs. Big Company People

Startup people are all about creating results. Big company people are all about scaling processes.

Startup people are intrinsically motivated. Big company people are motivated with incentives.

Startup people thrive in chaotic flat environments. Big company people thrive in hierarchy and structured environments.

Startup people are generalists in nature. Big company people are specialists in nature.

Startup people do whatever it takes to get the job done. Big company people need prior training and experience to get the job done.

Startup people have to do everything because there is no one else to fall back on. Big company people focus on the high level work and leave the low level details to their staff.

Startup people are comfortable with uncertainty and volatility. Big company people need stability.