What are the best ways to prepare for your first day at a startup?

Same as any other job. Shower. Meditate. Pray. Quick stretching. Power breakfast. Caffeine. Dress sharp. Smile. Optimistic. Head up. Hands away from your face. Walk into office looking upbeat, optimistic, with a controlled enthusiasm. Take it one day at a time. No future tripping. No complaining. No whining. No Entitlement Issues. Give 100 percent and leave the results to God.

It's as same as we do most of the things in life: 1. Dress well 2. Stay sharp and focused 3. Set your short and long-term targets 4. Build the best team 4. Stay positive 5. Accept and be open-minded 6. Stay hungry

Try to grasp the founder/startup's vision comprehensively. Seeing the vision clearly would help you align with its mission, that should be the objective. This would also help you climb the ladder quickly in a startup.

You can prepare for your first day at a startup by familiarizing yourself with the product/service and company culture beforehand. Introduce yourself to key team members and be ready to contribute ideas. Stay open-minded, adaptable, and show a genuine eagerness to learn – these qualities will help you integrate seamlessly into the dynamic startup environment.

Understand the company's mission, values, and culture. Familiarize yourself with their products or services. Follow the company on social media, read recent news articles, and explore their website to stay updated. Understand can you become a team member rather than a employee ?

Shed all the preconceived notions and be open to grasp ideas from the activities happening that are aligned to the founder's vision.

If you are preparing for your 1st day at a Startup, especially a professional who worked previously with big organisations, would need to unlearn and learn many things. Be agile to catch up with the frequent changes and adapt quickly. There is sea change the way Startups used to work initially. Now-a-days Startups set a larger vision to disrupt the market with their brilliant ideas. Before your 1st day, research on company’s vision and products or services thoroughly. Be open to give your ideas and welcome everything whatever comes your way. Don’t expect the processes to be like an MNC; rather be an observer for first few days and come-up with ideas requiring augmentation in the processes. Be assured about great learning experiences.

One thing I've found helpful while preparing for your first day is your ability to manage your emotions around work expectations, delivery and immediate inclusion. You should be able to without sentiments understudy the purpose,role to properly fit in. Competency, Collaborations and Communications are top keys here!

the first day of work at a start up must be focused on clearly socializing the business proposition. the Manager must show confidence and know what to do and when and build a strong and winning team around this leadership.

If you're stepping into the dynamic world of startups, it's crucial to understand your primary role and where you can make an immediate impact. While you should focus on leveraging your strengths and contributing to your designated area, it's equally important to remain adaptable. Startups often require team members to wear multiple hats and pitch in wherever necessary to fill gaps and drive collective success. Startups foster rapid growth and innovation, providing an immersive learning experience. However, it's essential to acknowledge that this journey may not adhere strictly to a predefined JD. If you're inclined toward a structured role with a clear job description, you may find a better fit within an established organization.

Review your role, and review the other roles currently present within the startup. Especially at the early stage, startups often don't have the full classic team setup, so your role expectations might be influenced by the lack of another common role.

Startup and scaleup environments thrive on chaos! In my experience, job titles are handed out like candy, and business strategies are always in flux. This constant evolution is what makes working in this space so exciting. On day one, it's essential to clarify expectations with founders, senior leaders, and teammates. For managers, alignment with your team sets the stage for success.

Specially at the early stage, show proactiveness and passion for the mission. Lines can be blurry at this point in terms of the scope of your role, which will give you opportunity to explore a range of roles that will be broken down as the team scales. This is your chance to fast-track your career in the short-term but it is not for the faint-hearted! I have witnesses successful corporate executives fail as early-employees at startups because they have to be a one-person-show and have no team to manage and supervise. You gotta get your hand dirty in this world!

En una startup el rol no está definido . Puede que te asignen a un área determinada pero es probable que tú mismo busques tu hueco en función de tus aptitudes y transicionar . No tengas miedo al cambio , abraza el cambio

Review the job description and any additional information provided during the hiring process. Familiarize yourself with the specific tasks and responsibilities associated with your role. Again understand if YOU can be the best fit and can grow with the company

Most job descriptions for startups (especially early ones) should be used as a general compass for the role, rather than a detailed map. Expect (and even appreciate!) that your role will change over time along with the company's direction, funding, hiring, etc.

At an early start up, your "role" is simply "contributor to the vision". You may be especially good at certain things that compliment the team, but realize that you don't have a job description. On the other hand, if you do, your start up is already showing first signs of "corporation", where you are expected to do your job, not drive the shared vision. Personally, I'd choose start ups with the fuzziest and broadest possible job description, because that's where you'll come in to your own. (only if you like that sort of work tho. 😁)

En plus de cela, il faudra considérer le fait que vous formez à ces outils évoluant de semaine en semaine vous apportera une montée en compétences certaine et un travail optimisé. Travailler dans une startup c'est investir en elle mais également en soi via un apprentissage continu.

Come with an open mind, and positive energy and be ready to roll up your sleeves. I believe observing and writing down what you hear and your hypothesis can be helpful - you only have fresh eyes at the beginning. Learn from data and from your team.

Ensure that you have all the necessary tools and technology for your role. This may include a laptop, software, or other specific tools. Familiarize yourself with any communication or collaboration tools used by the company

1. Introduce yourself in the first meeting and end with "things I know and you can reach out to me for". 2. Ask for an onboarding doc and a handover doc from the previous person who was holding fort before you joined. 3. Be very clear about who your reporting manager is (even before you join a startup - this is imp because this defines your learning curve). It's like a ref check that you need to do! 4. Adopt a "no excuse" attitude - it's better to accept mistakes than blame it on others - nobody appreciates this attitude, especially in a startup where already structure and processes are missing. 5. If possible, be pro-active in terms of setting processes for you and your team - it'll eventually make you successful!

Warning: there won't be any. 🤣 Chaos reigns at early start ups. You'll be expected to bring your own devices and onboard yourself to a plethora of SaaS microservices - each solving one specific problem. They won't integrate well at first and you'll end up juggling a dozen or so SaaS accounts. Ah and no one cares (yet) about Cybersecurity or compliance, probably because no one understands it. If you're coming from a corporate background, be ready to be your own admin. (can't resist the urge to pitch our #SoloPro here, which solves all of that instantly 😁)

Just focus on the basics to do your job in the short term. And take it easy with the tricky tools that need go be mastered in the long run.

Learning a whole new set of tools can be daunting but remember that your productivity -- as well as the productivity of others -- relies on how well you use and integrate these tools in your every day work. If you struggle with one or more of the tools, seek out someone in the company that is a "super user" and ask to shadow them for a few hours. If they have the time/inclination to, ask them to shadow you as you use the tool and give you live feedback on how you can improve. If YOU become a super user of one or more tools, pay it forward. Help those that struggle by answering questions and even offering to set up group workshops.

You can start by clarifying your short-term and long-term goals. Align them with the startup's objectives. Break them down into actionable steps. Tools like Trello or Asana can help organize your goals visually. Set realistic expectations for your initial days. Prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact. Leverage tools for time management; platforms like RescueTime can track your work habits. Network strategically. Identify key team members and set a goal to connect with them. Platforms like LinkedIn are excellent for this. Join company-wide discussions and immerse yourself in the startup culture. Be adaptable. On your first day, goals might shift. Embrace the dynamic nature of startups.

En terme de contexte, une startup étant une jeune pousse, posez toutes vos questions: - habillement demandé - si remote, sur quelle plateforme se retrouver - quel outil pour le calcul des heures - quel onboarding est à compléter - quel référent vous est attribué Il est essentiel de vous créer une zone de confort car tout le reste vous demandera de l'agilité

Bring any documentation or identification required for onboarding processes, such as your ID, work authorization documents, or any other paperwork requested by the company.

Almost everyone I know that has worked at a startup describes their first day as "drinking from a firehose." Many startups don't have an onboarding process, so brace yourself for a busy day and a ton of information. My top advice for your first day: 1. Bring a note book or note pad and take notes (you can transfer them to your laptop later but putting pen to paper helps you focus on who's speaking rather than a screen) 2. Take note of who does what (names and roles) 3. Make a list of your questions - you'll likely be able to cross them off by the end of the week. Ask your manager about those that remain during your first 1:1 4. Enter with grace. Don't jump in with opinions/solutions before understanding what was done before you joined.

Start by mapping your commute. Use tools like Google Maps to plan your route and estimate travel time. Prepare a backup plan in case of unexpected delays. Ensure you have the necessary tech tools. Check if the startup uses specific communication platforms or project management tools. Download them in advance and familiarize yourself. Dress comfortably yet professionally. Understand the startup culture – whether it's casual or more formal. Pack essentials like a notebook and pen for quick notes. Know if there are nearby eateries or if you need to bring lunch. Consider the dietary preferences of your potential team members for any welcoming gestures.

At most startups, job titles and JDs are often just starting points - almost always, you'll have to wear multiple hats and adapt quickly. So, understanding your *actual* role is the first thing to do. Two things help: Observe. You'll notice plenty of things – unclear processes, inefficiencies, missing info. It's tempting to call these out but hold off on the criticism. These gaps are really opportunities for you to fix. But don't rush in. Take your time to understand the full picture and jot down your thoughts. Ask. Dive into conversations with your team. What do they need help with? Their answers will give you a clearer understanding of your role than any JD ever could. Good way to also position yourself as a team player + prob solver.

Working at a startup is like working with an Army. One has to be mentally prepared to perform multiple roles and responsibilities with a single aim of organisation growth and survival. 1. Alignment with the company vision. 2. Open to experiment unusual and new methods to solve intricate problem statements. 3. Instead of restricting oneself , he/she should be flexible enough to perform various tasks as per the need. 4. If one has a skill which other team members are lacking, instead of keeping it secret, he/she should educate others on the same. Lastly, while working with colleagues, the approach should be more collaborative , less competitive.

Go without expectations. Could be a real startup culture. Could be a toxic one 😂 many entrepreneurs became entrepreneurs because they are not team players 😂 so better to go with zero expectations and roll with the punches. Don’t be a stickler and stick to JD. Startups are ever evolving and JDs don’t work here, if they can’t fire you without notice you can’t stick to a JD. Do a temp check on how the culture is. If you don’t belong, don’t be long. Many startups are accepting to failure and mistakes, and the corporate “dignified coverup” while expected in corporate world, could be seen as dishonest here.

As name suggest, it's "startup". Every one is "CEO & office helper". This summarizes the attitude you need to carry from the first day in a startup... flexibility, adaptability, innovativeness, team togetherness are basics. No rules ,work within the boundaries...

On the first day one must try to discover yourself. Knowing yourself is the key to change you & your environment. Always work on yourself instead try to change others.

If you are passionate about your work and want to learn new challenges everyday and find a way how to solve that with your own ability. And specially proof yourself that you are capable enough to manage multiple profiles then Startup is the right platform for you.

Allow the curiosity Be a learner..before asking,see how much are you giving..your knowledge,your skills,your specialisation..Operate without E----Go..So incase required to learn from your junior go ahead..don't feel shame or awkward..Wear your smile & makeup of confidence

Diviértete . Se curioso y flexible , si , pero lo mejor de una startup es que es tremendamente divertido trabajar en una . Si tienes oficina incluso mejor :)

A good startup will empower you and will set you up for success, preparation comes down to learning the product, understand your team and learning about your role. Be open minded, be curious and most of all ask lots of questions. A good manager would have made sure your day is planned down to the very last second. Most of have fun. Start ups have an awesome culture fast paced, exciting and are accepting of failure because they know they can learn from their mistakes.

Of course Communication is key to success at your first day at startup, Your vision and Why must be clear from your manager to security guard. Define your vision and objectives. Understand your Team, stack holders and customers. Create an action plan. Timing is everything, so breakdown tasks into small milestones with deadlines and assign to your team accordingly, get progress reports daily basis. Evaluate and adjust your plans according to feedback.

Take the initiative to introduce yourself to your colleagues. Building positive relationships early on is essential. Approach your first day with a positive attitude. Be open to meeting new people and learning new things.

Es ist doch wie immer; am Anfang ist man gut beraten alles aufzunehmen und offen zu sein. Alles andere kommt von alleine. Ein Start Up ist "auch" nur eine Firma und das Rennen wird nicht an Tag 1 entschieden 😉

Based on my Experience. To enter in the world of start-up. First must a very good plan to build relationship for the purpose of entry into the arena to survive and win with no clear rules. To all your competitors, partners, customers, government laws, Environments, and Timings. Thing should I do first is study the area, get know as much possible who, when, where, what and why I'm about get into as preps. Having good info to assess before making a move could save time, money and get-out with dignity to fight another day. Just like boxing. Have to fight for every two minutes and when the next round start. Fighter already wiser but battered. Must keep up to get his opponent's known weakness for a knock-out to win in time.

Making allies. This was the chapter I found most interesting in Michael Watkins' best-selling book "The First 90 Days". This book talks about the first three months as decisive for your success (or failure) in a new position or new company. But the issue of building relationships was something I had never given much thought to and which I now think is crucial.

In my experience, Building relationships is extremely important in startup or any other company. Start with introducing yourself to everyone, if it is remote work culture,add 15-30 minutes to your colleagues calendar for one on one introduction. Focus on sharing what you bring to the team, ask your colleagues what they are working on and how/where you can best collaborate and add value. Regular check-in is important, should be done with your manager, your team mates and also other stakeholders. For remote work culture, building strong relationships comes with fostering trust and collaboration. I encourage bring the teams to the office everyone now and then, still nothing can build stronger relationships than in person.

Begin by connecting on LinkedIn with future colleagues. Send a friendly message expressing your excitement. Utilize company platforms or team chats to introduce yourself informally. On your first day, engage in small talk during breaks. Share your interests and inquire about theirs. Attend team outings or virtual events if available; it's a great way to bond. Use collaboration tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams actively. Offer help or seek advice; collaboration fosters relationships. Lastly, schedule informal one-on-one meetings with team members. Learn about their roles and share your background. Building relationships from day one enhances teamwork and contributes to a positive startup experience.

Also, never ever believe that you know how to do something. Always be humble, willing to learn, openminded and ready to change. The secret of a good startup is understanding the dymanics of your own skills, your ability to communicate with the team, and how you can quickly adapt to the emerging business.

I believe the most important aspect before joining a startup is to get to know their founders history, values, beliefs and mission. A due diligence is extremely important. It isn’t an easy task but I can’t stress the importance of knowing who you are working with. Early stage startups are mostly about people; the founding team and early employees then the culture will evolve top bottom and as it grows. Better Join an A team with a B idea than a B team with an A idea. Successful startups who passed the finish line usually have pivoted once or twice, if not triple. Signs that should get you worried; lack of transparency, early bureaucracy, and the founding team isn’t grinding and/or hands on.

Everything else is okay. You can do research, review your job roles and all. The most important thing is to be mentally ready to be a part of Chaos!

Whatever role you have been hired for, Demonstrate leadership and show growth attitude. It provides an opportunity to grow along with the company.

Une startup c'est difficile. Il faut vous dire que le turnover, la pression seront vos quotidiens malheureusement au départ. Il est donc essentiel de veiller à votre bien-être, votre contexte et votre charge mentale. Etablissez votre plan/ programme afin de tenir. Car au final, une startup c'est un marathon, un investissement. Un jeu collectif dans lequel vous investissez temps et énergie.

1) Be prepared to work/smart as hard as the founder does. Everyone in a startup team needs to contribute 100% or more, your work shouldn't stop after the 9-5. You are in a leaking boat with ten (or less) people paddling, if one of you don't paddle as hard, then you are in a sinking ship. 2) Don't be afraid to fail, as you will likely fail 10x more in a startup in the same stretch of time. If not you are not likely innovating/trying hard enough. 3) Take on responsibility, be fearlessly accountable. Otherwise don't work in a startup, you are a doing a disservice to the founders. 4) Enjoy the ride! It is likely the most chaotic, thrilling, rewarding and unforgettable experience of your life. 5) Good luck!

Think about your exit strategy (it’s never too early) and make sure every decision you make gets you a step closer to your dream exit.

Ser participativo sem ser invasivo. Observador e atento. Cuidadoso com comentários. Você está chegando em um ambiente novo e não se comporte como se estivesse em casa. Não force intimidade com os colegas. Seja gentil, mas não submisso. Exponha suas ideias, mas não seja arrogante. Há um meio-termo pra tudo. Haverá tempo para mostrar suas skills. Não se faz tudo em um dia. Se for liderar alguma área, procure conhecer as pessoas que chegaram antes de você. Demonstre interesse nos projetos e mostre que será mais um pra somar! Inspire pessoas. Não as repila. Primeiro dia é difícil pra todos, inclusive pra quem recebe quem entra.

Be Open-minded because startups often require wearing multiple hats and adapting to changing priorities. Be prepared to be flexible and open to taking on new challenges.

 In addition to the mentioned tips, familiarize yourself with the company's industry trends. Follow industry news and recent innovations. Consider your workspace ergonomics. Ensure your setup supports a productive and comfortable work environment. Tools like a noise-canceling headset or an ergonomic chair can make a difference. Understand the company's communication norms. Are they more email-centric or do they prefer chat platforms like Slack? Adapt your communication style accordingly. Lastly, be mindful of the company's social dynamics. Observe team interactions and adapt your approach. Building a sense of camaraderie goes beyond tasks;