Pros
Overall smart and driven employees. MedBridge has been lucky to hire some really intelligent and motivated people who are able to succeed and forward the company despite the lack of clear direction from leadership. Decent work life balance (if you want it). Some employees chose to work evenings and weekends, but it's definitely not required. New clean office with free snacks. Fun company bonding events from time to time. Weekly stand-up meeting on Monday and "Beer O'Clock" on Friday cultivate company communication (although Beer O'Clock can often feel like a tool to ensure employees must remain in the office through 5:30 on Fridays).
Cons
Deep lack of industry and professional experience. Most managers are under 26 and have never worked full-time at another company, much less had any previous management experience. The CEO has never previously worked in healthcare and lacks a basic understanding of industry standards and terms. Lack of consistency and focus with company direction. The management team changes focus on what felt like a weekly basis - course plans, project timelines, and development priorities are constantly being shuffled to meet the latest promises made to potential clients. High turnover. For a company of about 50 people, I can count 15+ who have left in 2015. Morale was low when I left, and current employees tell me it has only gotten worse. Minimal benefits. Employees receive 5 sick days and 10 vacation days, as well as basic health coverage. Compensation is generally low for Seattle tech companies, and employees don't seem to receive consistent salaries based on role/experience. Promotions are somewhat arbitrary (mostly title changes that don't stick) and typically limited to individuals already in management. Inflexible work hours. While the employee handbook reads hours are 8-5, employees are told to work 8-6 and are reprimanded for leaving "early" before 6 (although members of management seem to have much greater flexibility that other employees aren't allowed).