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Made the jump from a Fortune 500 to a 30-person startup. It's been amazing but challenging. Things that surprised me: - Wear many hats (literally everything) - Fast decision making - Less structure, more autonomy - Equity vs higher salary trade-off Ask me anything about the transition!

Everyone said I needed a PhD for data science. Proved them wrong! Here's my path: - Online courses + bootcamp - Built portfolio projects - Networked heavily - Started with analyst role, moved up Now a senior data scientist. It's possible!

Just negotiated a 20% increase on my job offer! Here's what I did: 1. Researched market rates thoroughly 2. Waited for them to give the first number 3. Provided specific value I'd bring 4. Asked for time to consider Don't be afraid to negotiate - worst they can say is no!