Career Advice
How to tell if a startup is financially stable before joining
by Jared Lim·December 28, 2025
Ask about runway in the interview. Check LinkedIn employee count trend. Ask founders directly, clear answers signal a healthy company.
by Jared Lim·December 28, 2025
Ask about runway in the interview. Check LinkedIn employee count trend. Ask founders directly, clear answers signal a healthy company.
Ask about burn rate and runway in every startup interview. If they dodge or get defensive, that tells you everything.
LinkedIn headcount trend over 12 months is one of the most useful signals. Shrinking team mid-series is a red flag.