I can't handle the structure of a large company. There is more than pay influencing decisions. I like the nimble "family" atmosphere of a startup and the ability to make an impact. That sometimes propels people to greatness. I had zero credentials and was hired as app support to free up developer time at a startup. My freedom to impact the business infused me with passion and I ended up being a key person in the operations of the company and a major influencer of the technical direction. My salary went through the roof. Hire people who haven't been burnt down by big company culture and turn them loose. You can create top-notch people on the fly. The people they hired along side me who had credentials and tons of Corp experience were left standing.