Pros
I've been at Illustria for a while now. I've seen all the good sides and the negative sides - every company has them - and I can confidently say, "This is an amazing place to be." I love the growth that I've had here in the last couple of years (if you seek it out, I guarantee that you will find it), I'm surrounded by passionate/brilliant/awesome colleagues, and I know that we will continue on this upwards path. These are not simply "fluffy" words coming out of my mouth. At one point in time, I felt negatively about Illustria. In the past, we were a young startup, filled with (at the time) young people, who were figuring it all out. There were naturally some hard moments as we stepped on each others' toes, but I am glad I chose to commit and trust in the leadership here. Illustria is incredibly adaptive and always bent on always becoming better-both as individuals and as a company. This is exemplified in our CEO, who is a living and breathing example. She is one of the most intelligent people I know with sharp instincts to make wise business decisions. At the same time, she humbly listens to and accepts the feedback of the team around her. I completely trust in her leadership. On culture: we had a necessary shift in the earlier half of 2017, which inevitably introduced some discomfort, but it was the best move Illustria could have made for the health of the company. Fast-forward to today, I love our team, and I'm excited by the work we're doing for our Members. We have become a stronger team and company that creates valuable work for our Members. I couldn't be prouder.
Cons
There is a great deal of ownership in whatever position you're in. You will be expected to pull your weight, which can either inspire and motivate you, or intimidate you. If you want a static environment where things are very set in stone and clearly laid out for you, Illustria may not be the right fit.