Pros
-Industry is exciting and growing very quickly -Found supportive and inspiring colleagues (although many have now left as well)
Cons
- Lack of robust science and true professional input underlying results of the tests which means the genetic test is actually quite useless in providing helpful health information, same goes for the apps which are not created with real thought (studies and science) towards how to actually change health behavior - Like the product, the company has a "pretty" and "compelling" exterior, but once you dig in there are big problems - every startup faces problems especially as they grow but the problem here is a CEO who believes everything you need to know about health and genetics can be googled -- a slap in the face to professionals who spend years and years learning and studying and innovating - An environment where if you are not well liked by the CEO (a select handful) you are made to feel inadequate and stupid which is hard to deal with in a startup environment where a lot is demanded of you; the reason people have left aren't demanding hours or a sink or swim environment which is normal in any startup but because of a distinct lack of appreciation and respect for the work people do put in and the sacrifices they make - Management claims to be creating a better culture through lunches and activities but at the end of the day these are a band aide over the true culture problems within the company which start at the top - Some employees were promised equity as part of a contract but never actually received it