Pros
Remote work flexibility was a major plus, though they're now pushing employees back into the office for tax reasons. Compensation was reasonable, with good benefits. I was fortunate to be on the higher end of the pay scale, though that may have contributed to my being pushed out. One of the co-founders was great to work with—very knowledgeable and supportive. The other was okay but less involved.
Kontras
The first couple of years were solid. There was a lot of autonomy to get work done, and the company experienced explosive growth during the pandemic, hitting record sales numbers. However, things took a downturn when TrainHeroic began merging with its sister company, TrainingPeaks. Despite being hired specifically for TrainHeroic, I was obligated to participate in meetings and work on projects for TrainingPeaks without any additional compensation. This wasn't what I signed up for. I was assigned a new manager who lacked both management experience and any background in the strength and conditioning industry, leading to a disconnect in understanding the work. There's a strong "good ol' boys" culture, with people in leadership positions who clearly lack the qualifications or right to be there. Diversity is virtually nonexistent, especially in upper management. The CEO is like an absentee father—rarely involved or visible. The new president has no clue what he’s doing and seems to be distracted by the latest trends on social media rather than focusing on his actual responsibilities. The marketing department has become a group of Eeyore's—demoralized and lacking belief in their own work. It’s a depressing environment.