Pros
1: Strong Product: The product itself is good and has potential in the market. 2: IPO or Acquisition Potential: The company might go public or be acquired, which could add value for existing (old) employees who have okayish stock options.
Cons
1: Lack of Belief in India: The company views India merely as a cost-effective solution, not as a strategic hub of talent. 2: No Leadership Opportunities in India: All significant engineering leadership roles (staff, director, and above) are filled in Finland and Europe, leaving India to follow orders without real decision-making power. 3: Transitioning Products: Key products are being transitioned to Tegus in Canada, and product management appears disorganized. 4: Sentieo Acquisition Fallout: The company never fully integrated or believed in the Sentieo acquisition, leading to the departure of most people from that team. 5: Limited Work Scope in India: India teams are assigned basic content work, while critical search and AI-based projects are handled in Finland/EU. 6: Poor Leadership Engagement: The CEO visited India only once in five years, that too after layoffs, seemingly just to pacify remaining employees. 7: Stock Option Disappointment: No attractive stock options have been offered for a long time, reducing the overall incentive to stay. 8: Better Options Elsewhere: Many companies now offer better growth and focus for India-based employees; consider exploring them instead of joining AlphaSense.
