Ride the Lightning as a Next Step for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

For someone with entrepreneurial interests, there are two previously offered ideas to get started – start an eBay business for true real-world learning and start blogging to build a personal brand. Now, each of these ideas requires hard work but they can be done after hours in conjunction with a full-time job. If both of these don’t feel worthwhile, there’s another, third option: find the five fastest growing local tech startups and do whatever it takes to get a job with one of them. That’s right, ride the lightning of success that’s already struck a startup and soak up as much knowledge as possible.

Here are a few reasons why joining a fast-growing startup is a great entrepreneurial next step:

• Growth increases the likelihood of a meritocracy and the chance to shine
• Opportunities are stronger to create new roles and develop new initiatives
• Access to founders and top performers is highest due to flat structures
• Decision making is fast-paced and frenetic, which most entrepreneurs love
• Recruiting is a top priority and there’s the opportunity to get a ton of practice at it

Don’t know how to find the fastest growing local tech startups? Check the Inc. 500 awards, Pacesetter awards, and the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 awards.

So, add ride the lightning as a New Year’s resolution. Fast growing startups are a great place to learn and thrive.

What else? What are some other reasons to ride the lightning and join a fast-growing startup?