High-impact startup role with room to grow (and improve) - Anonymous employee Belva AI Employee Review

Leadership genuinely supports growth, autonomy, and cross-functional collaboration. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside some of the most intelligent, innovative, and professional people in my career. The team fosters an environment where creative, strategic thinking is encouraged, and everyone’s contributions are valued. There’s also a shared sense of purpose in building a tech company that not only leverages AI in powerful ways but also prioritizes user benefit and privacy. On top of that, there’s a healthy level of flexibility and trust, which allows for a sustainable work-life balance even amidst startup demands.

It’s a startup, so things can move fast and priorities can shift quickly, especially as the company continues to define and refine its product-market fit. In the context of AI, this level of pivoting is not only expected, it’s necessary. The industry is evolving at lightning speed, and even compared to other tech startups, building in AI requires a high degree of flexibility and resilience. This can be challenging, but it’s also part of what makes the work exciting and future-facing.

- Smart people to work with - Small company so easy to work in a small team - Pay is decent

- Management has no direction on company - Products are built arbitrarily with little room to question why - For such a small startup, saw the CEO once and it's clear CEO does not know what other products are on the market or the space - Lots of turnover - Company is owned by a law firm so it is run like a law firm instead of typical tech startup