Suture Health Reviews

3.5

48% would recommend to a friend

(13 total reviews)

Michael Blackstone, MD

51% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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13 reviews
1.0
20 Mar 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I love startups, especially good causes. This is both.

Cons

Because I love startups I signed on for a *substantially* lower rate than I usually contract for. I also donated countless hours because I wanted to see the company succeed. I was "on call" all hours of the day, which the employer took advantage of - for crises that generally followed the pattern of "This button's color is wrong. Do you listen to anything I say?" In the 9 months I worked there, I got one paycheck on time. The other 8 paychecks were invariably 3-7 days late. The employer was often overtly condescending, passive-aggressive, and emotionally volatile. When I decided I'd had enough, I submitted a polite and professional two week's notice. He argued and begged me to stay on until he could find a replacement. Several weeks later he still hadn't interviewed anyone, and was still calling me at all hours for support. Eventually he hired someone and I provided training. He never sent my last paycheck, and I didn't receive my tax information until over a month past the federal deadline.

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Suture Health Response
8y
First, it is important to note that this individual was working as a contractor in 2013. While starting a company is always a challenge, we have and will always pay our bills. In the beginning we likely did send some payments a few days late; but as we have matured, we have been able to improve our process and currently outsource our payroll so we can focus on building great software. As a company, we strive to provide financial security for our employees and their families with a healthy work-life balance while being part of a great, innovative team. We strive to promote a culture of continuous improvement and excellence, but always in a respectful and collegial manner. We make every reasonable effort to help each employee contribute and thrive in this environment. We wish this individual well.
1.0
1 July 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Only pros are the colleagues from other departments.

Cons

The CEO, Michael Blackstone, fires employees without justification and DOESN'T PAY SALARIES. He starts by delaying your salary, then removes your access to company resources, and finally sends an email with fabricated reasons for your termination. Additionally, he micro-manages everything, attempting to take on roles such as product manager, engineer, and designer without having the necessary expertise. Tasks must be done his way, even when he lacks understanding of the work involved.

1.0
12 Jan 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Small company where it is easy to know everyone who you work with.

Cons

Micromanaging CEO who thinks engineers can work miracles in weeks with no resources and heavy pressure while changing priorities repeatedly and constantly second guessing the advice of his experienced team members to the point of instilling doubt in seasoned professionals. You will have to fight for every raise, bonus, etc to the point most people give up. Company has a long history of lead engineers running as quickly as they can once they see what's going on here, and CEO openly trashes their names after the fact. Seriously, avoid at all costs.

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Suture Health Response
8y
We appreciate all feedback and value our team! Collaboration, hard work, freedom and accountability are all values that we espouse and encourage, which is why we have employees that have been with us for over 3 years! Unfortunately, accountability doesn’t work well with every team member. Being willing to work with the team is imperative in our culture. Bonuses and raises are offered based on merit and the value provided to the company. This individual was our highest paid employee and after demonstrating early success received a significant raise after only 2 months of employment. Unfortunately, that success did not last as we had hoped. Nonetheless, we wish this individual all the best.
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