Pros
- We have an interesting product that has great potential. - Some refocus happening now is much needed and an exciting opportunity. - There are several brilliant people across teams who are a pleasure to work with.
Cons
- Lack of accountability for senior leadership - there are some people who stay invincible no matter what they say or do. Employees are disincentivised to speak up because of power these people have. This breaks trust, which directly impacts employee work. - The usual problem of smart employees promoted to management without skill to manage. Not only does this happen, but again no accountability for their impact on direct reports, deliverables, or morale. What is more, these smart former solo workers try to keep control of their contributions while heavily focusing on building the hierarchy below them. Everyone loses. - It is a French tech startup, as opposed to a typical American start up. Sometimes it’s nice: a regular work week, teammates from around the world, etc. But that comes with a Parisian culture - i.e. normalise misogyny and much more sexism. These behaviours are not always obvious (though they are clear from some men); it is the microaggression that are a problem.