Career topic: The key differences between small and large companies lie in their scale, resources, and organizational structure. Small tech companies often have fewer resources, more flexible and informal structures, and a closer team, which can foster innovation and rapid decision-making. I personally have never worked for a smaller company, but the benefits can be appealing. Large companies typically have greater financial resources, more complex hierarchies, and established processes, allowing for extensive research and development but potentially slower decision-making due to layers of management and formal procedures. I currently work for a large healthcare company outside of Chicago where there is a lot of financial resources and a complex leadership hierarchy