Failing Startup with Limited Capital and No Strategic Plan
Pros
An opportunity to work with some of the most driven and engaged professionals in the business. Most folks were bright, willing to help, and handled uncertainty, supply chain complications, and poorly managed internal operations issues without missing a beat. The compensation was decent, but be prepared for long days, a non-existent work-life balance, and to be let go at the drop of a hat.
Cons
SwagUp has failed to raise money for the past 6 months, and since they rely on 3rd party apps and inbound leads to support their team and bottom line, are missing revenue projections at a steady rate. The majority of the current leadership team is untenured and impulsive, which can have devastating long-term effects for the business. There is absolutely no career-pathing/professional development in place.