Pros
At Agoda, we have a great mix of smart, highly motivated people from all over the world. It is a great culture with the key values of taking ownership, experiment & measure, move fast, and be the best. I'm impressed by the way this manifests in daily work. We have tremendous opportunity to try new things to move the company forward, with freedom (and the expectation) to speak to whomever we need to to get the job done, learn from mistakes, and have a growth mindset, always open to new ideas and new data. This means that in my time at Agoda I feel I've learned more and more quickly than I did in years in my prior role--so this has been energizing and a lot of fun. Big plus: a good sense of humor is welcome here.
Cons
Because we move fast and change all the time, there is not always clarity and structure to the level that some prefer. Also, because we have grown very quickly, we are still developing as a more mature organization while still working to retain the spirit and agility of a startup, which can sometimes lead to confusion as we apply our values to new situations. For me, though, I welcome these over rigidity and bureaucratic mindset.