Ask HN: Is it ethical to take a job offer from an investor's startup?

You work for company A, where Mr. X is an investor. Mr. X also sits on the board at company B. You haven't met at all.

Company B makes you a job offer. Should you have any qualms about accepting it?

I don't see any ethical issue here, but if there are hard feelings involved (like you're leaving his investment high and dry), he could make things difficult for you at company B. I suggest talking to your new boss at company B, asking them the same question, and if appropriate for an introduction to the investor. Mr. X will likely want to know why you're leaving company A (is there something wrong with his investment?) and will appreciate that you're checking with him about ethical concerns.

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