If the ultimate goal is to work as a PM in big tech then would a role at a series C/D startup or a banking PM (Cap1/Amex) set me up better? Startup work seems more exciting but maybe Cap1 has better development and growth opportunities?

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I think a startup background is a better segway into Big Tech! Big banking is still behind in terms of techonlogical advancement

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I'd agree that Cap1 probably has better growth/development opportunities.

Hmmm I mean there is definitely going to be more stability in banking vs startup, so that's a tough one. Have you had any opps come your way from either?

I would probably go with banking since there's more teams to explore/opps to grow that you can parlay into big tech and startups. There is benefit to getting a wide range of exposure that'll serve you well in big tech as well so it's worth exploring

I suppose it depends on how much experience/training you already have. If you're a newbie, then a larger, more established company would probably make more sense. If you've already got some exp, a startup could be a possibility.

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