not worth applying, weird company - Anonymous employee Pique Tea Employee Review

1.0
Jan 11, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

cool product and some cool team members.

Cons

weird team hierarchy. the team is tight-knit but has no real company structure (i.e., director of ops doing all the HR work), the idealistic/too spiritual founder doesn't know what he wants and is very fickle. also, it's a husband + wife company, and the sister is also a director. strange family business that's not even worth applying to.

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5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

The people! Pique is truly filled with the best people, and everyone is so supportive of each other. There are also so many opportunities for upward mobility. I find myself constantly learning new skills and growing.

Cons

With any growing business, changes can happen quickly, and being able to adapt fast is definitely an asset.

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pique offers a rare combination of high compensation, meaningful ownership, and exceptional growth opportunities. The products are genuinely high quality, which makes it easy to feel proud of the work you're doing every day. One of the biggest advantages is the team. You're surrounded by smart, driven, and supportive people who care deeply about the mission and about doing great work. Despite the company's growth, the environment remains highly collaborative and cross-functional, giving you exposure to many areas of the business. There's very little bureaucracy or red tape. If you identify a problem and have a good solution, you can often make meaningful changes quickly rather than waiting through multiple layers of approvals. Employees are trusted to own their work, and there's minimal micromanagement, which creates an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow quickly.

Cons

Like many fast-growing startups, there are often multiple competing priorities happening at the same time. Teams need to stay adaptable and comfortable with shifting focus as the business continues to evolve.

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