Pros
I have a fairly broad background in terms of work environments. I have spent several years in high performance, high talent consulting environments, such as McKinsey and Bain. I also worked for purely mission driven organizations, both in the US and abroad. Cotopaxi is a truly unique blend of the two! The team and management consists of highly talented, yet silent overachievers, i.e., everybody is incredibly good at what they do... yet nobody takes themselves too seriously. The company has an explicit 'no-jerk' policy and it acts on it! At the same time, Cotopaxi's mission to sustainably alleviate poverty and mobilize and inspire others materializes in a very tangible way every day. That's what makes me get up every morning: amazing colleagues who are dedicated to my growth and a genuinely purpose-driven organization!
Cons
It is an early stage startup, well funded... but still, everything is in flux. For somebody who needs 100% clear structure, this might not yet be the place to be.