In a startup, product management involves ad-hoc development, wearing multiple hats, and close collaboration with engineers for granular task prioritization.
In a large company, there are defined processes, less micromanagement of sprints, and a focus on high-level priorities but at a slower pace.
Startups offer uncertainty, involvement in various aspects of the business, and opportunities to interact closely with top leadership.
Large companies provide stability, less risk-taking, and a more structured hierarchy with limited exposure to top leadership.
Startups allow for quick feature implementation, immediate impact assessment, and fast iterations based on real user feedback.
Large companies involve longer lead times for changes, extensive approval processes, and focus on incremental improvements impacting a larger user base.
Startups demand intense work hours, frequent pivots, and high-risk experimentation, leading to high rewards and rapid learning opportunities.
Large companies offer more predictable work hours, stable routines, and a focus on refining existing strategies rather than radical changes.
In startups, failure is expected, learning through trial and error is encouraged, and scope of work is broader, encompassing various business aspects.
In large companies, risk is minimized, failure is less tolerated, work is more defined and focused, with an emphasis on refining established processes.