I had a very disappointing interview experience with this startup. The process involved too many phases and repeated conversations, but there was never any real clarity about which role I was being considered for. It felt like they were trying to figure out where I might fit, while not even being sure themselves what they actually needed. With 20 years of experience in the field, I expected a more structured and professional process. Instead, it came across as disorganized and uncertain. In the end, it took me just one interview elsewhere to secure a better position with a large, established organization. That contrast made it even clearer to me that this company did not seem to know what it was doing. Overall, it felt like a typical startup mess.