Pros
Very few. Casual dress is a plus. Office location is nice. Good food in neighborhood. SF start-up in a hot and trendy industry, social influencer marketing.
Cons
where to begin? 1) employees are treated like contractors 2) no investment in employees 3) employees must bring/use their own computers, phones, office supplies, water 4) the only company I have seen in 20 years that provides "tap water only" to guests and employees 5) no business card, benefits, 401K, bonuses, equity 6) Employees often asked/suggested to work til late at night or weekends on non-priority or work that has no deadline or reason not to be done at a regular hour. 7) employees/contractors checks late, bounce, bills not paid, vendors not happy 8) no processes. no HR. 9) upper management takes credit for almost everything done below them 10) No training, onboarding or almost any communication to new employees 11) very under-qualified mgmt making critical decisions 12) Passive aggressive/abusive mgmt style. Have witnessed employees crying and running off