Pros
1. Strong Early Culture: Entrepreneurial, supportive environment where contributions were valued.
2. Career Growth: Great platform for professional development and rapid progression.
3. Global Exposure: Worked with complex operations, cross-functional teams, and major clients.
4. Efficient Processes: Implemented streamlined workflows and reporting systems (e.g., Noosh).
Cons
1. Corporate Shift: Became overly bureaucratic, eroding collaborative culture.
2. Toxic HR Leadership: Poor management style created a divisive, unhealthy environment.
3. Loss of Agility: Increased controls stifled innovation and flexibility.
4. High Turnover: Negative culture led to loss of experienced, high-performing staff.