Meet with the recruiter, the hiring manager, another VP manager, and then a team member. I was passed through except at the end and not sure why the team member is last and has a say over the manager and hire ups that approved you.

Process started great! I had 4 interviews starting with the recruiter. He professed transparency in communicating and wanting to have someone in place within 4 weeks. It was a priority hire. My interview process was in reverse. I spoke first with a VP...the a Director...then a Senior CSM. Each interview got better and I really felt a great comfort level. In no uncertain terms...I was given the strong impression this was my position to lose. After my last interview...all went silent for 4 weeks! I had to ask the recruiter weekly for an update. One month after my last interview...I was informed the new venture capital firm put a hold on hiring. I suspect this was known for quite sometime. It's very disappointing. I was definitely strung along. I wish companies truly followed through with complete transparency during the hiring process. I would not apply for any position at this company. They obviously have not figured out what their new venture capital owners want.