How are the career development opportunities at SafeBase(CA)?

I have to give credit where it's due - people at this company are so kind, including the CEO, who went out of his way to form an authentic relationship with me. The product has promise, even if the market is growing more crowded day by day.

At this point, I just have to laugh at the stubborn, misplaced confidence of the leadership team, who continually hire wonderful, experienced people and then fire them or "eliminate" their roles because they think they know better. It's no wonder competitors appearing to be eating their lunch. Meanwhile, I can't count the number of false promises I was made that turned out to be nothing but a bait and switch. This includes both financial outcomes and career progression that the leaders are simply incapable of providing, despite every confidence that they are well-equipped to support experienced, ambitious people. Lol. When confronted, I was gaslit into thinking I wasn't getting (very normal) rewards that had been dangled in front of me since day one because I wasn't meeting their illusive criteria. Or even worse, met with a shrug and a "this is how the market is now." This is the only startup I've ever worked at where it's clear the founders and extended leadership team are in it for themselves. Again, it's laughable... but also it's a bummer, given the nice, talented people who end up here.

- There are some exceptionally talented and kind people at this company, working hard to make the best of a difficult situation. - The product concept has potential, though it’s clear the company isn’t positioned to capitalize on it effectively in a competitive market.

SafeBase is a case study in mismanagement. While the CEO and leadership team present themselves as forward-thinking and caring, the reality is that they’re consistently failing to meet even the most basic expectations of good leadership. They make lofty promises about career progression, compensation, and support, but those promises are rarely kept. Instead, employees are left frustrated and disillusioned, often dismissed when they raise legitimate concerns. One of the most glaring issues is the constant turnover in leadership. Talented, experienced professionals are brought in with great optimism, but they often leave or are forced out. This ongoing dysfunction makes it impossible for the company to build momentum or retain the expertise it so desperately needs. The culture among the executive team is equally problematic. There’s an overwhelming sense of arrogance and insularity. Decisions are made in a vacuum, and the CEO surrounds himself with a small circle of trusted allies, and anyone outside that circle finds their contributions undervalued and their careers stalled. The result is an organization that squanders its potential, alienates its talent, and struggles to compete in a rapidly evolving market. With more humility, accountability, and a willingness to empower others, SafeBase could be a very different company.

great team, positive culture, strong leadership

not much opportunity for in person connection