Pros
Wide exposure to learning and experimenting.
Cons
Issues with Leadership and Work Culture 1. Toxic Leadership by the CEO The CEO rules by fear. One-on-ones during her India visits are not supportive but threatening, especially if employees consider leaving. Feedback is not tolerated; even raising one issue results in being blamed for everything. I have personally witnessed colleagues cry after such sessions. 2. Irresponsible CTO The CTO avoids accountability and frequently blames the team for his own failures. This has led to frustration and demoralization among employees. 3. Unprofessional Treatment of Departing Employees Both CEO and CTO bad-mouth every employee who resigns. No one receives a proper farewell; departures are disguised as “terminations.” In a startup of fewer than 30 employees, 15–20 have already left in just 3 years – a turnover rate that speaks volumes. 4. Baseless Accusations Current and former employees are regularly accused of “leaking data” without any proof. It is ironic that a company offering “risk management” cannot manage its own internal data securely. 5. Compliance and Payroll Issues No proper payslips are provided. The company lacks a GST number and proper compliance setup, which directly impacted me when my loan application was rejected. This reflects extremely unprofessional and unreliable financial practices. 6. Threats During Resignation When I attempted to discuss my resignation, I was threatened with false accusations and told my career would be harmed. No employee should ever feel unsafe or intimidated when leaving a company. 7. Broken Policies and Lack of Transparency Leave policies are ignored. Transparency is nonexistent. Leadership consistently shows a lack of respect toward employees.