Silicon Valley’s startup culture is changing—996 schedules, sober founders, and relentless focus are replacing the era of "work hard, play hard."
ByDasha Shunina,
Contributor.
A recent job posting on LinkedIn reads:
“We’re hiring our first BDRs.
Since launch last week, we’ve been lucky enough to see our pipeline grow faster than we can handle—and we need help.
Some startups have embraced the hyper intense work style—but it may not last.
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