Pros
-Working for a young start up means you can become heavily involved in decisions about the direction of the company, and in shaping its future. It means you are not just a number, you are closely working with the founders and with colleagues with different sets of skills than your own; a great learning environment.
- Responsibilities often fall outside of a normal job description. You can think outside the box, take ownership over your work, and be part of the solution.
- Amazing industry. Ag Tech is booming right now, and changing regulatory framework in North America means some exciting new changes and growth potential. Consistently thinking about plants, greenhouses, how to make growers more efficient, etc. Work, think, live plants and indoor agriculture.
- Be part of an engaging Montreal startup ecosystem: meetups, conferences, discussions, etc.
Cons
-Sometimes it can be difficult to tell if you and the company are on the right track, ahead/behind the competition, etc.
- The founder only appreciates UK pop and has a certain disdain for other types of music
-No benefits/health/insurance programs.
-Open space office with growing staff means a difficult environment if you value quiet time/space.