Pros
Hard to find any. The people they hired that are left holding the bag.
Cons
I joined as one of the earlier hires and left before the Series A. Seeing people finally speak honestly about their experiences has been refreshing. The recent wave of five-star reviews is particularly entertaining. It feels fitting for a company where appearances often seemed more polished than reality. The biggest issue was leadership. The founders spent a surprising amount of time talking down competitors who were years ahead in product quality, execution, and customer trust. The confidence was remarkable. The product itself was not what customers were led to expect. Sales teams were under heavy pressure to close deals, often while privately questioning whether the product could actually deliver on what had been sold. On the engineering side, we were moving at breakneck speed building ERP and accounting software as if accuracy and reliability were optional features. Bold strategy. The frustrating part is that the company hired genuinely talented, hardworking people. They just weren’t given the leadership, direction, or support needed to succeed. What stood out most was the disconnect. Nearly every employee I spoke with criticized leadership when leadership wasn’t around. Every team. Every level. Somehow this seemed to come as a surprise to management. TLDR * Leadership that mistakes confidence for competence * Product doesn’t match the hype * Customer frustration * Low morale * A level of self-awareness that should be studied by scientists
