
For some, the perks of ping pong tables, free snacks and flexible hours are enough to convince early startup hires to sign on the dotted line. For others, the potential to make an impact on a growing business and have a hand in shaping an industry is the main allure. With new and promising startups popping up in locations everywhere from Silicon Valley and New York City to burgeoning tech hubs like Boston and Miami, it’s clear that startup culture has its advantages — and its hardships.
Throughout the course of our series The First 100, we’ve been talking to hires #1 through 100 at successful startups from around the country, asking their opinions on early growth, tough decisions and the ups and downs of startup life. This week, we’re talking to employees #71 through 80 from companies like Pinterest, Homejoy and Birchbox.

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