1. Poor work-life balance with sustained high burnout risk
2. Rapid scaling introduced management layers without sufficient grounding in operational realities
3. Management incentives sometimes prioritize short-term optics over sustainable progress
4. Limited emphasis on long-term strategic research positioning beyond immediate commercial or GTM needs
5. Hiring and talent acquisition processes need significant improvement
6. Increasing internal silos as the company grows
7. Recognition and attribution can sometimes depend on visibility rather than contribution