Pros
Pros: - Positive Work Environment: Stereotypical startup frat behavior discouraged. - Culture: They strived to build a community environment. - Coworkers: teams were supportive, helpful, and generally mature. - Unlimited PTO: Loose tracking of time off. Feel a slight cough coming on? Take the rest of the week off and work from home. - Internship Opportunities: priority given to Stanford students. Some interns were eventually hired full time.
Cons
Cons: - Lack of Diversity: it was very obvious, but leadership denied there was an issue. Women were restricted to narrow roles, and people of color non-existant with no plans for it to change. - No Transparency: Large layoff was unexpected with no explanation. All Hands wasn't very informative or reassuring. - Lack of Advancement within The Company: Senior roles seemed to go to new hires from ivy league schools rather than current employees. - High Turnover: core people left at an alarming rate. This changed the work environment and feel of the office a lot.
