Pros
Equilar is technically a "startup", but offers great benefits that you normally only find at large companies: full health coverage, 401K match, charitable contribution, stock purchase, 1st time homeowners program, subsidized ongoing learning, additional paid holiday shutdown week, and commuter benefits. In addition, being a small company allows employees to quickly gain hands on work experience in areas that some may not "technically" qualify for. Equilar recognizes ability and effort, regardless of title. They also offer incentives and reinbursement for continued education, making sure that you are never replaced by AI. ;) I've crested to 10 year mark at Equilar. It's been a ride, including a huge Covid bump, and the company is still building for the future with promising prospects. It's just taken a bit longer than anticipated due to macro events. Still it held on and continues to push forward.
Cons
Equilar came from the executive compensation industry, which is not growing at the rate desired in recent years. It has created products to address adjacent industries, but it is experiencing the growing pains of a startup in a new market. So we have to juggle to messages and shift the perception about what we offer. This has made market traction and penetration slower than desired, but it is happening. Some employees expect the rapid growth, promotion, and equity of a pure startup. This isn't possible due to the size of the staff and the challenges above. As a result, some people get disillusioned and move on. With that being said, there are many employees with 10+ (some 15+) year tenure here! They understand the possibilities and help give the company a great level of stability.