
Company is unwilling to compensate anyone that does not have an Ivy League degree. Experience is as valuable as an education.
Perks other than the literal free lunch. Morale is sometimes compromised at the expense and expectation that you are willing to work 12+ hour days.
Lots of downward pressure by competition that is dismissed. Listen to those closest to the customers instead of relying too much on data and people who are not equipped to fully analyze the results.