How do you background check a startup as an employee?

Question

Got a job offer from a startup. The job itself and pay are really attractive. A friend knows one of the founders and vouched for them. However... their main investor has some really red flag BS about NFTs on their website that makes me hesitant to leave my FAANG job. Any advice on how to background check a startup/VC firm?

tikkun · Accepted Answer

Here's what I'd do:Ask them. Say something non-confrontational like "hey I saw this on this website, it made me feel a bit hesitant. can you offer me any reassurance?"Then hear their response, and then sleep on it for a few days, and then trust your gut.If their response was great and made you feel reassured without any second guesses, great. If you still have pause, trust your gut.

codingdave · Answer

"Maybe means no."If you are seeing red flags, skip it. Don't take a risk on joining up with someone when you're seeing red flags from day one. I've done so before, and always regretted it.

jstx1 · Answer

Are they paying more than your current FAANG job?