Startup or Big Tech? Designer’s Career Choice

Should you chase the prestige of a big-name tech giant or dive head-first into a scrappy startup? In this episode I unpack my own path—from New Zealand’s top tech company to five-person teams—so you can see the real trade-offs. We’ll compare brand recognition, pay, mentorship, politics, impact, and speed of learning. 👋 Hi! I’m Bear, a Product Designer, 10-year+ podcaster, and author of two books. Passionate about design, tech, productivity, and learning AI at https://bearwith.AI Stay updated! Subscribe to my newsletter at newsletter.bearwith.ai. • Website: bearwith.ai • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bearliu • Twitter: twitter.com/bearbig