Pros
- Opportunity to learn and grow, not a company where your growth will stagnate -Proton is lean by design which means everyone’s wearing several hats and no two days look the same - No rep tape. If you have an idea or want to experiment, you can run with it - Great culture. Everyone genuinely enjoys each other’s company, folks are extremely low ego - All company metrics are transparent and accessible by anyone in the company. You never have to wonder how we’re doing - Endless opportunities to visit customers in the field to observe a day in the life and how our product fits into it - Company on-sites in Boston to bring the company together are fun and motivating - Product solves a real product in a market that’s ripe for disruption - Great reputation in the distribution industry - Company founder, Benj, is perceived as a distribution and AI thought leader - Extreme caution around runway and burn rate. I have no concerns about Proton going out of business. Finances are managed well. - Everyone who works here is a "doer." Even the leadership team is immersed in the day-to-day tasks (most of them also contribute individually in addition to thinking about big-picture priorities). All employees truly perform and propel the company forward.
Cons
- If you’re someone who loves career ladders and values predictability, Proton won’t be a good fit -Your role will change based on business needs. Those who aren’t adaptable and looking for their next big challenge might find this frustrating - There’s a steep learning curve when you join. Unless you arrive knowing about the distribution industry, expect to feel like you're in learning mode for a while - If you’re looking for a startup with a foosball table and kombucha on tap, you won’t find that here. We have fun, but we don’t have every startup perk under the sun.