Pros
- Extremely intelligent, thoughtful, and high-character CEO. Rare find in Silicon Valley and beyond. - Tons of autonomy in many roles and functions to drive impact/value once you’ve proven yourself. - Work alongside super passionate team members and learn from peers. Having worked in the NY and MV office, I can attest to strong talent in both locations and a cohesive feel. Additionally, launching the SLC office has been one of the underrated achievements. - Strong alignment and stability between Founder/CEO/Board/Investors, all with proven track records - Open minded and progressive employer. Flexible time off, generous maternity/paternity, takes diversity of thought and inclusion very seriously, encourages a family feel.
Kontras
As with any high-growth company, building a company and product from scratch is super difficult. Whether they admit it or not, most employees are really vested in Addepar’s success, which creates a collective anxiety about the future. For this reason, short term road bumps and growing pains are extra discouraging - having a long term outlook is key.