I found out about this company by word of mouth. I reached out to the hiring manager, who made arrangements to meet me a week later. The process was informal and very pleasant. I had two rounds of interviews with a total of 8 people, including the CEO. Although it was difficult to get a gauge for the company, the people I met were very smart and from different backgrounds, and it made for an interesting opportunity to be a part of something new. After meeting several Principals and Directors, I was asked to come in for a demo of the product, which helped tremendously.

I came in via a recruiter who didn't tell me much about the company, he just intrigued me saying it will be different. And it was nothing I expected. This company has a very strong vision. If we succeed, this will be a game changer. I gave up a higher paying consulting job to try to be a part of the vision. The process itself started with the hiring manager. They are called Principals. It very quickly turned into a technical discussion where I was asked to prove my mantle. Then I talked to another 3-4 people. It took a while for the vision to emerge, and it did not become clear until my final interview with the CEO. CEO is definitely very smart, and this was an interview like no other in my career. He wasn't asking any of the canned questions, but was exploring who I am via allegories. It was challenging to keep up but I am glad I did. It gave me a much better perspective of the vision and the culture, and of what I will be up to.