Pros
A compelling, important mission.
Smart, compassionate, highly qualified, committed people.
Leadership that genuinely tries to balance caring for people, growing the business, and staying mission-aligned. That is really hard to do.
A commitment to hybrid work - even though it's a hard transition.
If you want to experience a true growth-stage company with an important mission and a great team, buckle up.
Cons
Rocketships can't gain altitude this quickly without busting apart at the seams a little bit. It can be an uncomfortable ride sometimes.
Not everyone is cut out for this stage of growth: it's no longer a startup, and it's not quite mature. It requires deep resilience and long-term orientation. There are no shortcuts; what worked at your last startup won't necessarily work here.
The pace of growth and change can outpace some people. You have to know what you're signing up for.