Pros: The team was friendly and courteous throughout the interview process. The process began with a quick 15-minute intro call followed by a take-home assignment, which was straightforward. Cons: It didn't seem like the team had reviewed my submitted code in detail before the follow-up discussion. They declined to show a demo of their product, citing concerns it could be easily copied. This raised questions about how defensible their core value proposition really is. Lack of transparency during the process made it harder to evaluate whether the company was a good fit. Advice to Management: Consider being more open during the interview process, especially if you're asking candidates to commit significant time to take-home work. Candidates want to understand what they might be working on—and withholding a basic product demo may signal weak product defensibility or a lack of trust.