Why and How You Should Get a Job in a Food or Ag Tech Startup

One of the biggest decisions you make in life is where you work. That’s why it’s important to find work that is fulfilling and enjoyable. A job in Food or Ag Tech is just that. So, let’s discuss why you should get yourself a job at a Food or Ag Tech startup and how you bag one.

6 Reasons to Work at a Startup

1.    You are a gamechanger

Startups are startups for a reason. They want to change the industry. They’ve identified a problem and produced a solution that addresses that problem. Just like any company, a startup needs a variety of talent. Do you want to become a part of the increasing number of gamechangers working in startups?

2. Contribute to the next generation of leading companies

Successful companies need to start somewhere. By joining a startup, you could become a pioneer of one of the next business success stories. Corporates are also often looking for innovative ideas to revolutionize their own offerings. Collaboration between startups and corporations is beneficial for both sides as it increases the likelihood of reaching profitability for startups and corporations gain access to fresh ideas which will help them reach their own goals. Even though startups are smaller companies than corporations, you can still help contribute to the biggest impact by working at a startup.

3. Shape a Sustainable Food System

In recent years, the focus within our food value chain has been on sustainability. Specifically, on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. As food, which includes any step from farm to fork, is one of the areas where we can make the biggest impact, starting a job at a Food or Ag Tech startup really is one of the best ways to contribute to a sustainable planet. In this way, working at a startup is more like a mission than a job. 

4.  Accelerate Your Professional Growth

In a startup, a lot is happening and it’s not rare that you will take on responsibilities outside of your job role. If you’ve not worked in a startup environment before it can be overwhelming at the start but ultimately rewarding. Working in a startup is a steep learning curve. And it will accelerate your professional growth compared to taking an entry level job at a large company. A startup will really spruce up your resume. 

5. Have Responsibility

Working in a small company means you must be more responsible. In a way this gives you the power to make decisions, but it also means your actions have a significant impact on the company’s direction. If you slack, the whole company could be affected by it. And if you do well with this responsibility, you will be rewarded for it, through personal and professional growth.

6. Inspire Others and Share Ideas

One of the greatest things about working for a startup is the people you meet. You will meet inspiring people from all over the world who are doing magnificent work just like you. By networking, you can get ideas of what direction you would like to go in in your career and responsibilities. 

How to Join a Food or Ag Tech Startup

Now you know why to join a startup, it is time to find yourself a job with one. Luckily, startups are always looking for fresh talent to enrich their teams and help them scale.

Many startups are active on LinkedIn, and if there is a particular startup you want to work for, then it might be a good idea to follow them on LinkedIn so you can be aware if the suitable opportunity opens. There are also LinkedIn groups dedicated to sharing Food and Ag Tech vacancies. An example is “FoodTech & AgTech Jobs”. You can also make use of the search function and search for “Food Tech jobs” or “Ag Tech jobs” for example. Or, if you know exactly which role you want, you can search for that role in the jobs section and put your location to find opportunities in your area.

Many startups will also post their vacancies to job boards which specialize in posting jobs in Food and Ag Tech. We at StartLife are regularly updating our job board with the most exciting vacancies for Food and Ag Tech startups that have been part of one of our programs.

Find your startup job at one of the job portals below:

Startup Job Portals in Food & Ag

·       StartLife’s Startup Job Portal

·       FoodHack

·       Wellfound (formerly AngelList Talent)

·       Work in NL

·       The Spoon

·       Magnet.me

·      Wageningen University and Research Career Platform 

·       StartHub

·       Startup Jobs in Europe 

We wish you success in finding the right job for you at a Food or Ag Tech startup!

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