Choosing between a growing startup and a $300k job offer
A small startup in GovTech and InsurTech now covers about 80% of Texas by population. Revenue is still lower than desired, but the data and core systems may already be strong enough to start making a comfortable profit. The business has delayed on purpose because growth and are still the priority.
An AI finance startup reached out directly on LinkedIn with a possible role. The work would involve expanding AI agent and building , , and related systems. The offered base salary is $200,000 to $300,000 for remote work, or $300,000 to $400,000 in San Francisco.
The hiring process would include two technical interviews and a final meeting with the CEO.
Key points
- The startup already reaches about 80% of Texas by population.
- Revenue is not yet where the founder wants it to be, but may be possible soon.
- The new role is at an AI finance startup building AI agent , pipelines, and .
- The offer range is $200,000 to $300,000 remote, or $300,000 to $400,000 in San Francisco.
- The decision is really about focus, cash, and whether the startup can run without full-time attention.