A case study in mismanagement - Anonymous employee Latch Employee Review

2.0
May 5, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Salary and equity are strong and the product offering has a lot of potential. But, equity is worthless if it doesn't vest and the stock price is next to nothing.

Cons

Genuinely believe that they'll someday write up an MBA case study about how this company imploded from grossly inadequate leadership. This company is nearly without competition in its space. The product has amazing potential. But every quarter the CEO and his broseph friends are chasing the next squirrel instead of focusing on producing a good product and building market share. The market wants to buy our product but this company is too incompetent to execute a proper sales and delivery plan. Layoffs are rampant as the CEO is trying to cut his way to profitability. This is a shrinking org and I strongly urge any job seekers to think twice before accepting an offer.

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5.0
Oct 29, 2025
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Pros

This company is moving fast and on the rise. I have loved the professionalism and focus on contributions. We are making exciting products and signing big customers! We value our international culture and want to encourage cultural exchange!

Cons

This is not an environment for someone that does not function well in autonomy or ambiguity. There is grey areas and we need people who can fill those in!

4.0
Aug 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Talented and collaborative engineering teams with a passion for innovation. Interesting technical challenges and opportunities to work on products with real-world impact. Flexible work arrangements and generally good work-life balance when not in crisis mode. Colleagues who genuinely care about delivering quality solutions.

Cons

Strategic direction can shift abruptly, causing rework and uncertainty. Leadership communication sometimes lacks transparency, especially during organizational changes. Limited career development and mentorship pathways for senior talent. Instability in business model and priorities creates a “reactive” rather than “proactive” environment.

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