Companies
A collection of organizations worth knowing—employers, potential targets, industry leaders, and companies doing interesting work.
Categories
Current/Past Employers Direct experience and insider knowledge. These shape my understanding of how organizations actually work.
Target Companies Organizations that align with my Career Development goals. Worth understanding deeply for potential opportunities.
Industry Leaders Companies setting the pace in relevant sectors. Useful for understanding trends and best practices.
Interesting Startups Early-stage companies doing novel work. Often sources of innovation and alternative approaches.
Research Framework
When evaluating a company, consider:
- Mission & Values: What do they claim to care about? What do they actually prioritize?
- Culture signals: Glassdoor, LinkedIn, employee testimonials
- Growth trajectory: Is this a scaling, stable, or declining organization?
- Tech stack & practices: For tech roles—what are they building with?
- Leadership: Who's running things? What's their track record?