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Simply state it's a startup.

It implies there's a runway.

It's normal for startups to run out of capital.

Focus on technical aspects and cultural stuff that was functional. Like slack / github reviews / trips / etc.

It's okay to say if there were snacks / coffee machines you didn't like / local restaurants in delivery range weren't good. Those are fair game. Snacks imply you stay around and code :)

If interviewing for an employer not familiar with startups roles lasting <three years, let them know the experimental nature of the space. Founders move on/vc capital dries up because the market gets saturated (Imagine raising for a rideshare / delivery up in 2010 vs 2019)




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