Pros
Startups can be tricky and aren't for everyone. I ultimately left Follain, but thoroughly enjoyed everyone I worked with there. I learned so much from the leadership team, many of whom were just starting when I left. Wish I had had more time to learn from them. While they're going through some growing pains, the team keeps a smile on their face, respects one another, and never gives up. They're in it together, and I think thats because they have a mission behind them. I'm confident Follain will be a huge success, and I'm sad not to be part of that.
Cons
I ultimately learned after two startups now that I'm not cut out for the hours and crazy unpredictability of startup life. There was no difference here. You sometimes never know when you'll be expected to work and respond around the clock, versus when it'll be slow.