On: Take a paycut to work at a startup

[randall]

I think working with one "no hope" startup is good. I've worked with exactly one, and that's what I expect to leave it at.

I've also worked with four "has hope" startups (aka I take some cash) and the lessons there are huge.

The startups you describe are "no hope" startups. Try to find one that has users, growth and money. You'll dig it and learn a lot.