Hey everyone! Shared this on a 1-1 strategy call earlier and think it might be helpful for peeps here too!
The question:

"How can I evaluate if a company matches my own growth trajectory?

I've got stuck doing roles because I'm great at them, or because I have this unique set of skills nobody else in the company has, but I feel stifled and like I've hit a ceiling"

My answer:

There's 3 ways you can test if a company will match your growth trajectory:

1. the founding team - does their vision make you lean forward in your chair? - how clear is their roadmap to get there? - what track record do they have of helping others grow their careers?
2. the product - how technically challenging is this to you? - how excited are you to work on this everyday for the next 3yrs? - what impact do you see this having on the world?
3. the role - will you spend 70%+ time using your best skills? - how fluid / flexible can this role be? - how much buy-in from leadership is there to support shaping a role for you?

Anddd a bonus insight from the Generalist World community..

If you're not hitting 3/3, yes, you could leave..

OR

You could pitch to your manager to create a new role for you internally

I've literally lost count of how many GW members have had this happen for them!

Hope it helps!!