It's clear that Ableton has unfortunately become a victim of its own success. One of the primary results of this growth is that the company outgrew its C-suite and many of its top leaders several years ago. It's quite disheartening to see power-grabbing, nepotism, and a lack of self-reflection among some of the upper echelons of management. Amongst other things has this led to numerous instances where genuine accountability doesn't trickle down to the appropriate individuals within the organization. What's even more troubling is that any evidence of a hostile, toxic or inefficient workplace tends to be systematically suppressed by certain managers when it doesn't align with their preferred narrative. Most regrettably, inappropriate behavior from individuals, often in senior positions, can go unchecked and the consequences are conveniently brushed aside if you happen to be well-connected within the company. It's disheartening to observe that a portion of the staff seems unwilling to acknowledge the company's flaws and instead view Ableton through rose-tinted glasses because of its music making mission. This organization doesn't seem to foster a culture of constructive criticism among its employees. I can't recommend anyone joining Ableton until there's been a real shakeup within the leadership layer.
