New businesses and businesses that are going through big structural changes are among two types of places that typically hire people who have startup backgrounds. New companies might look for workers who are willing to work as freelancers or as part-time help as a way to cut labor costs when getting started. Established companies that are going through changes may look for people with backgrounds in startups to gain the advantage of working with someone who offers fresh, unconventional thinking and who is a risk-taker.