I had an initial phone screen with Federato that lasted about 10 minutes and felt quite unstructured. The conversation covered a brief overview of my background and compensation expectations, but there were no deeper questions about my experience, skills, or fit for the role. I also would have appreciated more context about the company, the position, and the hiring process. The call ended shortly after I asked a few questions, without discussion of next steps, role expectations, or logistics. Based on other feedback I later came across, my experience did not seem unique. For a company in the AI space, I expected a more thoughtful and structured early-stage interview process. A clearer screening process and more consistent communication would create a much stronger candidate experience.