Pros
Amazing ownership opportunities — you can genuinely shape product direction if you take initiative. Fast-paced environment that pushes you to level up your skills quickly (design, product thinking, cross-functional leadership). Supportive colleagues who care about quality and collaboration. Strong exposure to multiple teams (engineering, product, marketing, data), which gives a solid end-to-end understanding of the business. Flexible working environment with autonomy on how you structure your work. High-impact projects where your work directly affects customers and the company’s roadmap.
Cons
Very fast pace — can be demanding if you’re not comfortable juggling several priorities at once. Frequent changes in direction due to shifting business priorities, requiring adaptability and resilience. Some lack of structure in processes, meaning you often need to create clarity yourself. Communication gaps can happen between teams, especially during reorganisations or leadership changes. You need to fight for visibility and recognition, especially during periods of transition or shifting team responsibilities. Limited long-term career framework — progression relies heavily on self-advocacy and informal influence.