Coding knowledge is a long way down the list of things that a startup needs from a developer, especially a junior level one. Enthusiasm, willing to do boring stuff,  personality, culture fit[1], a low salary, etc are all far more important. Maybe you don&#x27;t have one or more of those attributes.<p>[1] I hate &#x27;culture fit&#x27; as a reason to employ someone. Employing people who fit in with the existing culture is a fast track to creating a business <i>completely</i> lacking in diversity.