Pros
1. Opportunity to work closely with founders and decision-makers 2.Exposure to cross-functional teams: product, operations, legal, tech 3.Ownership of key initiatives like partner acquisition, GTM strategy, and revenue planning 4.Fast learning curve, especially for someone entering fintech or startup ecosystems 5.Open to ideas and experimentation; great place to build strategic thinking
Cons
1Long work hours due to 6-day work week (only 2nd and 3rd Saturdays off) 2.Limited structured training or documentation (typical of early-stage startups) 3.Toxic top-down leadership approach — senior leadership, especially the COO, lacks empathy and often uses fear as a management tool 4.Employees are often made to feel replaceable, with casual threats of termination, creating a high-stress, insecure work culture 5.Lack of long-term employee development or retention efforts; frequent exits