Pros
Basically, everything that Traba says about itself is true. It really is an ultra high performance workplace that asks a lot out of each person. It really is aiming for the loftiest of end goals, to be a trillion dollar business, and mirroring itself after early Amazon/Google/Uber/Facebook. It really is relentless about performance management and retaining top tier talent. It really does put its money where its mouth is when it comes to working to maximize financial and career outcomes for everyone who joins, esp at this early stage. As a result, it definitely attracts a type, and not everyone is that type, and that's okay. But as a consequence it's built a really unique team, and being around them is incredibly energizing. Everyone is talented, motivated, compassionate. It is NOT a cutthroat culture - people are deeply willing to help each other, and the in-person workplace reinforces these aspects. Akshay and Mike are sensible, smart leaders who listen. As a result, the business is growing wildly on extremely healthy fundamentals.
Cons
The time dedication is very real. I work 12 hours a day and add some time on weekends when I need to. The magic is that everyone in the company does, and that is what creates the success and the collaborative culture that we have. Fitness and exercise is deeply encouraged and a large portion of the team works out during the day on a fitness perk, and dinner stipends are provided daily.