Pros
- One of the most scaled companies in ad tech. We're not flashy though, so most people are surprised to hear we do well over $250MM in revenue.
- We are easily one of the most capital-efficient companies in the space. Achieving impressive YOY growth and doing it profitably since inception. This can be a con, too, because our focus on profitable growth means we're prudent with expenses (not the norm in digital!)
- We're on a mission to solve a very compelling, real problem in the industry. Everyone is very aligned on what we're doing and why
- It truly is a best place to work (and not just at HQ in Chicago). The people are amazingly smart, supportive, warm and helpful. It's amazing to come to work every day and love the people you spend so much time with
- Benefits are simply amazing. 401k match, sabbaticals, yoga, meditation, gym membership, etc.
This says it all: if you watch the Crain's Best Place to Work videos done that feature the employees of all the winners, it's noticeable that everyone talks about the same stuff: free food, simple perks. And yet all the Centro folks talk about the people and the culture. We've got all the perks, but it's the people that really matter.
Cons
- Very fast-paced. If you can't handle rapid change and a dynamic environment, Centro is not for you
- Sometimes the culture can be TOO nice; I want people to be comfortable telling it like it is
- Seems like our high integrity can hurt us in this space that tends to reward (or tolerate) hype, BS and nonsense.
