What is a start-up company?

InvestorWords.Com defines startup as "A new business venture." It defines venture as "A risky enterprise." Put it all together, and a start-up is a new business venture packed with risk. But new doesn't necessarily mean yesterday. Typically, a start-up company has been in business for about ten years or less. It may or may not have achieved profitability in that time span.

These days, technology, Internet and biotech companies are among the most-common start-ups. It's no surprise that many are located in Silicon Alley and Silicon Valley. Each is a high-tech mecca, but it's fair to say that Silicon Valley is number one. Lots of companies made their first buck there and many others continue to try.

> What is a start-up company?
> What are rewards of working for a start-up company?
> What are risks of working for a start-up company?
> Where can I find start-up companies?
> Where can I find jobs at start-up companies?
> Interviewing with start-up companies