This company, or rather, the CEO is all about control. So much talent and knowledge is wasted because it is her way or the highway. If you push back you will be fired or at the very least belittled, and asked if you think you are "a good fit" for the company. Generally, you will also be bad-mouthed behind your back whenever possible.
Promises aren't kept, here are a few examples.
- Equity in writing: Pending for > 6 months, couldn't even send an email with an I owe You
- Insurance: 100% premium coverage to 60% coverage on a really terrible plan.
- Unlimited PTO: Ya not a thing here, but they told us it was.
The company has experienced over 300% employee turnover in a year. I understand start-ups can be a tough environment and require extra work, but there are so many great start-ups out there that will reward and value you for your efforts, this one won't. This constant tension has shifted the culture from what was a fun, enjoyable, and focused group into a toxic, stress zone.
My last point is more personal opinion. The idea of Blytz is sold on financial inclusion and providing ways for the underbanked to get help. You will probably also hear that this idea is bigger than us and that the big man upstairs is the creator. Well he must hate the underbanked because the main clients of BlytzPay are High-Interest consumer lenders who charge 20% interest on a 1993 Geo Metro. I don't know how giving these lenders a platform to collect bills better is helping the underbanked.
