Great team, poor business model - Anonymous Vave Health Employee Review

- Product will hopefully do a lot of good for POCUS and disadvantaged populations. - Some really driven and knowledgeable employees. - Employees are friendly overall.

- Constant supply chain issues. - Big exodus (layoffs and people quitting) in 2020/2021. - Poor management of consultants. - Lack of communication in some departments/across departments. - No 401k - Essentially no HR. - No in house IT. Only a 3rd party software downloaded to your laptop.

Vave Health’s mission to improve access to quality healthcare through portable ultrasound technology is admirable. The team is composed of talented individuals who are passionate about their work, and the technology has potential to make a real impact in the market.

The company’s culture is heavily influenced by a leadership style that fosters a toxic environment. The CEO, who is in his first role in the business world, lacks the necessary experience to effectively lead a company. This inexperience is a significant hindrance, as it manifests in a micromanaging and overly tactical approach that stifles innovation and undermines the expertise of the seasoned professionals hired to drive the company forward. Input from these experts is disregarded, creating a culture where employees feel more like order-takers than valued contributors. Decision-making is concentrated at the top, leaving little room for collaboration or strategic thinking. The CEO’s excessive focus on metrics—requiring reporting twice weekly—creates an environment where more time is spent documenting progress than actually making it. Combined with a lack of adequate resources, this approach leaves teams feeling stretched thin and unable to focus on meaningful work. The CEO’s treatment of employees, partners, and vendors is the most unprofessional I have encountered. His leadership style often leaves employees feeling disrespected and demeaned, which significantly impacts morale and productivity. This, coupled with the lack of leadership experience, has created an atmosphere of frustration and fear, prompting many talented individuals to leave the company rather than endure the toxic environment.