Typical startup issues with interesting potential - Anonymous employee Arundo Analytics Employee Review

I believe that most of the issues pointed out in the other reviews are typical of a startup of this size, industry, and specifically for one that is out on an "island" in Houston away from other large employee pools. I think not being able to replace hires quickly due to lack of surrounding startup infrastructure is a root cause of many of the problems Arundo faces or is "known" for. Arundo is still very much in the phase of throwing things at the wall to see what sticks, which I personally think is ok. You can't figure out what works unless you experiment. - LEADERSHIP: My opinion on leadership is 2-fold. They usually mean well but a) are either great leaders who are spread way too thinly and can't focus their attention where needed or b) are poor leaders with a lack of software and startup know-how who cannot be replaced due to close ties with co-founders or again, lack of outside talent to attract to Houston to replace them. Also, we need someone at the helm of the ship who REALLY understands SaaS, technology, and innovation. Currently we have a CEO who is exciting, but doesn't have the software and SaaS know how to take this place to the next level. I think he can continue to lead but he needs the help of someone who can speak at the level of an advanced enterprise software company and knows how to make it successful, not one that is out shaking hands, trying to get funding, or getting people excited about the future potential of Arundo. Those days are gone, and we need to focus on tangible products and real-time results. - 2 HQ'S: Arundo is not doing themselves any favors by having two offices that are "equal" HQ's. The Oslo vs Houston tension is constantly brought up and tangible, and if we simply let one office take the lead so to speak, it would ruffle some feathers but also provide some centralization and focus.