Pros
Some smart people still remain
Cons
There was a time when this company genuinely felt special. Employees cared deeply about the mission, the publishers, and each other. People consistently went above and beyond because they believed in what they were building. Publisher churn was so rare it was handled by essentially one person, morale was high, and the culture was the reason many employees stayed long term. The turning point became noticeable after a major shift in revenue leadership. From there, the company slowly moved away from the people-first culture that fueled its rapid growth and toward a far more chaotic, numbers-driven environment. Since then, there has been constant turnover, repeated reorganizations, loss of experienced employees, and a revolving door of leadership that created instability across teams. Many talented people who helped build the company either left or were pushed out, and the disconnect between leadership and frontline employees became impossible to ignore. What’s most disappointing is that this didn’t feel inevitable. Employees genuinely loved working here at one point. Watching the culture deteriorate in real time has been frustrating and honestly heartbreaking.