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Navigating job transitions
Good reps land in bad startups. It happens more than anyone admits — and the way you handle it in your next interview matters more than the fact that it happened. Here's exactly how to own it, reframe it, and get back to your track record fast.
Jay Green
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Why 95% of AEs never make it into elite startups
Everyone wants the breakout SaaS story. Most AEs never get close — and it's usually not a talent problem. It's an alignment problem. Here's what elite startup teams are actually screening for, and how to reposition yourself to make yes easy.
Jay Green
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Stop Letting OTE Blind You
A $300K OTE feels like a lottery win — until the conditions underneath it don't hold. Before you sign, here's how to look past the number and evaluate what actually determines whether you'll hit it.
Jay Green
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Turn a Rough Startup Stint Into a Killer Pitch
A messy startup doesn't have to hurt your next interview — it can actually help it. Smart founders know not every miss is a rep problem. Here's how to reframe the chaos, highlight what transfers, and use the hunger as your close.
Jay Green
Nov 5, 20252 min read


Pick a Lane and Say It With Confidence
Saying you're "open to AE or CSM" feels flexible. To a hiring manager, it signals uncertainty. Here's how to pick your lane, position yourself with proof, and walk into interviews with the kind of clarity that actually gets you hired.
Jay Green
Nov 5, 20253 min read


One Sharp AE Story for Early-Stage Interviews
Early-stage founders aren't just hiring a closer — they're hiring someone who can define an ICP, build a motion, and win without a machine behind them. Here's how to build and deliver the one story that proves you can.
Jay Green
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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