Exceptionally talented team with a unified vision and an extreme survival instinct
Pros
You'll learn quickly because of the high level of autonomy and responsibility you're given from day one. The team is very cross-functional; everybody is invested in the core product, the brand/design, and creating an amazing experience for customers. Metrics and data drive everything. There's very little bureaucracy or micromanagement. If you work at Upstart you will quickly become confident that you can out-execute your counterparts in other companies. Other perks: competitive comp and great benefits, just-take-it vacation policy, lots of free food
Cons
As a young and relatively flat company that moves fast, Upstart still needs to work on building a stronger mentorship culture. But as the company grows and becomes more structured, there's been a trend towards more focus on individual development.
