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It seems to me that you want to be involved in startups that have just got traction in the B2C market, AkA created that 'wow' factor that you mentioned.

Your long track record in a fortune 50 company might be the thing that steers you away from getting accepted to such companies. If I was hiring you, the first red flag I'd get is 'this guys experienced' - how much is this going to cost me?

Likely, the jobs at small disruptive companies probably work on recommendations. I see your options like this if you want to make the change:

Option 1: Get a recommendation to a company your interested in and expect a pay cut.

Option 2: Find a startup that you're interested in, offer to help them out, make connections; or, join one.

Option 3: Start your own B2C startup, do it as a side project, build a team and quit your day job when you're ready.

There is nothing worse than doing a job that you're no longer interested in. I know your pain, everybody has been in your shoes at one stage in their life.

This is my email, your welcome to email if you want any advice, lukejamesfitzpatrick@gmail.com




Thanks for your concise response. I think you've hit the nail on the head. I've gotten myself up a proverbial grain silo in terms of salary. I'm going to give serious thought to all 3 of your suggestions.

Worst part is, I actually co-launched a (failed) startup years ago before moving into the enterprise. I did 3 years of hard time with it. I remember it fondly (my wife, not so much) as a time where I could do 18 hours days x7 and still wake up pumped for the next day, because we were building something that was going to change the world! I also haven't forgotten the stress and struggle with burn rate and how we going to shut down as funds dried up. Still, some wonderful memories. I looking to create something again, that's really what this is about. Thanks again.

Edit: missing a word.


If I were you, start reading about startups, check out Sam Altman's awesome site on startup theory, it'll be a good place to refresh yourself and start thinking about things: http://startupclass.samaltman.com/

Glad my answer helped you out.




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