Pros
In the time I have been here at Rifiniti, I have been impressed by the technical team. The team has a breadth of knowledge and expertise that is unusual in a company this size and age. The team is very flat, with few barriers to communication. The team checks egos at the door, and everybody's questions and input matter.
The management team is highly competitive, which means that the company moves very fast. People are given opportunities to get exposed to new technology, clients, and workflow. This is a terrific place for a newcomer to the tech world to push their talents and grow their experience quickly -- probably doing things that they wouldn't get a chance to do at a more established firm.
Cons
This firm is growing fast, and has experienced growing pains. The hard work required to get the application finished and out the door has been substantial. The firm is transitioning to a more automated flow, and sharp transitions can be bumpy. As the firm grows at an astonishing rate, in a market that would test anybody's strategic planning, this team has been able to pull off some terrific wins. But, the way that you start a company is not necessarily the way that you take a company to the next level. And change can be both an opportunity for some, and a problem for others.
As for management, they are competitive, no question. They understand that in business there is no second place. That constant attention to success can be tough on a team. But, the management is learning alongside the team, making the changes necessary to break through to the next level. Though it's sometimes stressful, it's the only way I know to ensure success.