Can't blame any single person really...
Pros
Credit Sesame has some of the best souls employed and leading it. And really, lunch catered once a week or daily nerf wars don't matter as much as the people there. Credit Sesame could be moving into a land mine instead of expanding to an office in SF, and it still won't matter as much as the people. I don't know about the CEO Adrian, because I never had a chance to really sit down and talk with him. But there is a talented front-end developer with creative ideas. There are designers who work fast and confidently. There are managers who really care about allowing and instilling in themselves humble yet strong outlooks to thrive. There is a PM pouring out the lean cool-aid and teaching and learning everything with an ever-optimistic can-do spirit!
Cons
Not a single person I've gotten to know there really wants to be there. They're either waiting to see how long it can last, prolonging the job hunt until _______, or actively seeking other work. Working at Credit Sesame is like becoming a bird flapping your wings frantically, and finding there is no wind to support your flight. You have to do a lot of the work by yourself. Part of this culture is maintained by the twisted upper management dynamic. I don't know the full story of it, but it's not healthy. Sexist, ageist, and hostile attitudes run unchecked. It's not about encouraging big egos, but because they've been here before you. Good luck trying to change anything for the better. They've found methods that work in showing monetary growth (despite this, they are not profitable), and they will die before that mission changes.
