Pros
I’ve been at a few startups now (some successful, some not) and come to appreciate what is a very core, non-quantifiable indicator for an exceptional one… Energy. Throughout my interviews and now 5 months of working here (10 months in startup time), eporta has copious amounts of Energy (and continues to grow). This Energy comes from a great, diverse team who love to learn, have a good laugh and deliver. Its flat structure and openness mean no idea goes unnoticed or not explored. Aneeqa is a great leader who’s mastered the required superposition of a top CEO – looks to the future (leading) and executes on the here and now (managing) at the same time. Not only that, she’s brutally honest about the opportunity and risks we as a company are taking. No wool is pulled over your eyes here. Eporta has a very clear opportunity to truly disrupt and enhance an industry. Clear opportunity + great team = force to be reckoned with. Nuff' said.
Cons
Like all startups, this isn’t for fainted hearted, 9-5 paycheck collectors. Everybody at eporta is committed to the future and grinding hard at building a great career and company. Proverbial blood, sweat and maybe a sprinkle of tears (of joy?!) will be shed, but everyone knows they will be all the better for it. If you find it hard to work in an environment that’s in a constant state of flux and/or prefer to use bravado as a tool to force decisions, then this probably isn’t for you.
