Pros
If you join now, you really are getting on to a rocket ship. Ethos is poised to grow a ton and what we have done is so disruptive, it will not be easy for other startup or incumbent competitors to slow us down. It is also clear we are able to hire very talented employees now because everyone can see the potential, so you'll be joining a strong team. If you want to make an impact in a high growth startup, Ethos is where it's at.
Cons
It's a startup, so there has been lots of instability along the way, but leadership team is showing an increasing commitment to mature with that growth. Overall, some major problems were acknowledged recently, which really clear the way for the company to go into it's next phase of growth. I do think at times you have to have some sharp elbows. If you know what the right decision is and you are the subject matter expert, you still need to take a strong stance to make sure your opinion is heard. I think leadership team is doing a better and better job of listening to team members and not overruling them, but that has historically been a challenge at Ethos.