Great potential but needs to scale quickly - Consultant Checkbook Employee Review

4.0
Jan 3, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I worked for this company as a Consultant. I'm generally fairly familiar with many of the fintech and payment companies in the San Francisco Bay Area and have to say the Product and specifically the UI/UX that these guys have built is phenomenal. What they need to grow quickly is distribution thru some good channels This company is still small and part of the reason seems to be intentional on part of the founder i.e. build a core product and work out the kinks before scaling it. However they need to scale quickly The core team seems to be fairly dedicated and the founder is a zealot who has full and comprehensive knowledge of payment systems. He's a driven person with extensive experience in the payments and tech industry and seems to be constantly at it with passion and long hours. Rest of the team is less experienced but I found them to self supporting for most of the time. The team generally seems to believe in the product and the vision, however the Sales and Business Dev could do with more people In short they have a good product and if they gain distribution and the founder and the team continue to gel this company could go places

Cons

Sales and Business Development requires work. I saw some of the long terms plans and vision from the founder and it looks impressive, but they need execution I think this company needs a layer of management that can grow each division i.e. Engineering, Product and Sales independently and needs it soon. If they navigate this hurdle then I will give it full 5 stars

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5.0
Jun 25, 2025
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Pros

- No micromanagement - A lot of freedom of action. You hit your numbers and you can get real creative with your time. - Very, very good product. Truly a pleasure to sell rather than fighting an uphill fight. - Good team, everyone works well together and are very knowledgeable on the payments space.

Cons

Growth within the organization might not be as fast as in similar-sized startups. It's more of a pro than a con since it implies very low personal turnover compared to other startups.

1.0
Jan 12, 2025
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Pros

Good starting point for those looking to gain experience and develop their skills. It's a solid stepping stone for building a foundation and moving on to better opportunities elsewhere.

Cons

The company's culture is lacking. Unprofessional behaviour and inappropriate language. Rumors about inappropriate relationships, such as sales staff allegedly engaging with the person who is expected to foster a healthy company culture, contribute to an uncomfortable atmosphere. The workplace often has vulgar language and swearing, making it uncomfortable for employees.

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