Pros
Leadership are completely transparent about the business and decision making - as a result I've found it easy to build trust. I'm given complete autonomy to get my job done, and a non-parental culture means flexibility to work how best suits me. There's minimal bureaucracy and I've experienced zero workplace politics. Oliva has true talent density. I am surrounded by superstar colleagues. I really mean that - it's one of those places where colleagues are proactive in helping me get things done, before I ask them. Oliva's care model is the best I've seen in this space. Our Chief Clinical Officer (and care team) has a lifetime of experience in mental health, and she has the last word on anything that impacts our clients. This is a differentiator - if you truly care about mental health, prod and probe the companies you are interviewing with - you'd be surprised how many won't stand up to scrutiny. Obviously the mission... it's hard to not be motivated by life-changing reviews. The product team are outstanding. The quality of the platform speaks for itself.
Cons
None of the below are cons in my mind, but maybe things to think about if you're curious about joining: Talent density and a small team means wearing multiple hats and being on top of your game. You are fully supported to take care of yourself, but this isn't the place for coasting. Career progression is what you make of it. You may not have really clear timelines and job titles to aim for. We are pretty flat in hierarchy and low-ego, so something to bear in mind if you have expectations for junior - manager - senior etc etc. That being said, if you're driven, you can create your own role. If you like really concrete processes and structure, you may struggle. This is the same for most SaaS startups in my experience, so you either thrive on uncertainty or struggle with it!
