Pros
- you'll get to network with ALOT of players in the Silicon Valley - StartX is run like a startup itself, so you'll get to experience the scrappy nature of things - during my time there, I made friends with everyone on staff and all the founders. - scope of work (you'll get a lot of different experiences and if you're clear about skills you'd like to learn, they'll help you get those opportunities) - the community as a whole is a major perk - vacation and benefits make up for the kind of low pay
Cons
- below market rate salaries - organization tends to be a bit disorganized - expect things to take a long time to get done - high turnover rate - during the sessions, things can get really really busy. There are times of the year when it's nonstop, and then times when things are quiet