24M in a nutshell: there were a lot of very intelligent people at the company, unfortunately none of them were in charge.
Disclaimer: This post reflects the personal views and experiences of Dr. Alyssa Stavola and was written independently. Dr. Stavola voluntarily departed her former employer in 2025 and did not enter into any severance agreement, non-disparagement clause, or confidentiality restriction limiting her ability to speak about her experiences.