Project Canary Reviews

They won’t make it. Low sales. Initial two rounds of funding running out. 4+ CEOs in just a couple of years. Failed turnarounds. And the worst leadership I have ever encountered. Constant reductions in force. They won’t make it to Series C, let alone an IPO or even to 2025. Run.

There were 3 layoffs from the spring of 2023 to the summer of 2024 impacting over half the company. The company is essentially run on the whim of a few individuals who think they are smarter than everyone else and have little to no accountability. Horrible communication from leadership. Decisions are made with no input from technical experts or those who would be affected, and with no analysis of how they might impact the clients. If you are not in the "in crowd" or "boys club" there is little regard for your opinion or analysis regarding decisions. There was a tremendous amount of passive agressiveness related to the most appreciated policies - in office time and unlimited PTO. Inconsistent treatment and compensation of employees depending on what team you are on or if you are in the club. The company is still run like it only has 25 employees and there is little appetite from leadership to change that approach. There isn't a true people oriented leader in the building. There were a few great leaders prior to the layoffs or them leaving for better opportunities, but they were rarely listened to/had little influence on the C-suite. Given the 3 layoffs, clearly the current approach is not working.