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Crossing the Chasm

Software Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Proofpoint for less than 1 year
February 16, 2011
Sunnyvale, California
2.0
Doesn't RecommendApproves of CEO
Pros

The company has a strong presence in the email security market, excellent customers, a strong CEO, and strong growth perceptively.

Cons

New management has no idea what company is about Egotistical executives causing chaos Venture Capital companies only interested in short term return No Quality Assurance methodology Politics - politics - politics

Advice to Management

Hire someone who has been in the business

There is no place in the company for egotistical maniacs

What about maintaining a quality of life?

Get rid of the politicians

Apply some real Q/A to supported solutions

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