Pros
* Well-respected dev shop that is investing its own resources in building a product * Small startup culture with the chops of a seasoned, successful business team. All-hands-on-deck company with the opportunity to wear many hats and contribute to all areas of the business * Friendly, welcoming team members who are super cool and fun to be around * Extremely competent and experienced middle management who are awesome to report to
Cons
* Top leadership fail to communicate a clear vision for the company and product, leading to ad hoc, disjointed decision-making and confusion about the overarching product goals * Severe micromanaging from strong personalities at the top forces frequent scrapping and rework, interrupts sprint cycles, and slows progress. This leads employees to feel a lack of agency, as well as a sense that management does not fully trust/respect the heads of product and sales/marketing * Little investment in employees’ personal professional growth, or in culture-building * Penny-pinching attitude when it comes to benefits, perks, and social events, despite claims of record-breaking revenue growth, makes folks feel underappreciated and undervalued