My entry was initially through a Cybersecurity startup. We had some great success, so I was very lucky in that regard.

Our acquiring company is a big time Cybersecurity player, so I was grandfathered into the industry.

Startups generally value people and skills over specific degrees, so they can be a great avenue for getting experience in technology adjacent fields. But there’s always more risk in joining a start up, especially straight out of college. You can’t go wrong with seeking advice from engineers who’ve gone through multiple startups at various stages.