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I just finished my undergrad course and I have a really good resume with two international experiences. For the past year I have been working on a business idea that I strongly believe could be very profitable. However, big companies that work on the area I graduated from are hiring and I think I have a good chance with them. What should I do? Working for a big company first worth the risk of having my idea developed by someone else? Is it a good trade off -time spent working for a big company vs experience gained-?

Having an idea is the first step in a long process of getting an idea to become a viable business.

I would try to work for a smaller company where you can be closer to the business side of things. See how a business is run. Learn. With larger companies the "fulfillment" side is usually isolated from the "business" side, so you may not get to see the granular business process.

And then use that experience to help build your business.

I worked as a consultant for a small company for 5 years and not only did I learn the business side, but also learned how to be a consultant, not just an IT guy. After the 5 years, I launched my first business...


Answered 8 years ago

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