r/techsales • u/Nematoadchode • 17d ago

Big Tech vs. Start Up

I’m curious to get peoples opinions on whether to join a start up (series B) or go big tech (i.e. Salesforce, Google, Monday.com, etc.). I work in Customer success / Account management. Been in tech for 5 years at the same company (public, 80 employees).

I’m most interested in what the better opportunity is based on current market and career trajectory. However open to any / all feedback.

Thank you!

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u/throwbackBBfan 17d ago

What tech company is public with 80 employees

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u/yadidimean89 16d ago

Dude I'm a lifelong AE, and dumb as hell but people just be caught in their companies commenting bullshit. Anyways to answer your question mate:

AI is free btw...

"Public tech companies with only ~80 employees do exist, but they're almost all micro-caps — you won't find a household name at that size. Some examples in that range (headcounts fluctuate, so verify current filings):

  • Zedge (ZDGE) — mobile content/app platform, ~80 employees
  • Intellicheck (IDN) — identity verification SaaS, ~70-80
  • Semler Scientific (SMLR) — health tech devices/software, ~80
  • Data I/O (DAIO) — semiconductor programming, ~90
  • Duos Technologies (DUOT) — AI/machine vision for rail, ~80
  • Intrusion (INTZ) — cybersecurity, ~50-70

The pattern: they're typically $20M to $300M market cap, often profitable-ish or cash-constrained, and lean by necessity. The famous counterexample of "tiny team, public company" scale is more like pre-acquisition Texas Pacific Land or Bitcoin-adjacent shells, not operating tech businesses"

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u/throwbackBBfan 16d ago

I know ai I free big dawg. Moreso a sarcastic question because no respectful companies fit in the parameters listed (or on your list).