When COVID-19 struck, putting millions out of work and throwing us all into an existential crisis, the predictions for the impact on tech were grim, to say the least. But so far, the worst has – thankfully – not come to pass. Far from it, in fact.

The startup world is weathering the storm relatively well, between high demand for certain sectors like telehealth and e-commerce to start-ups raising $34.3B in the second quarter to IPOs coming back strong. Practically, that means some companies are taking advantage of this time and actively seeking to hire amazing talent ready to take the plunge.

Making the jump to start-up life can be a question mark for some even at the best of times. Right now, at this moment of relative volatility and economic uncertainty, it might be even harder to make the call.

Whether at a big company or a small one, any new job or venture is a leap of faith. Even when you think you know it'll be a certain way, you don't. Not really. Don't let the start-up path scare you. It's fun, chaotic, and not always unicorns and rainbows – but it's a huge adventure. And the exposure to such a diverse range of experiences – something you don't often get at bigger companies – is incredibly valuable.