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Leading product and venture agency that accelerates companies’ ROI via product development, design, and technology - from startup to enterprise level. The venture arm of Rumor acquires, builds, and scales tech companies.

Rumor Avenue, founded by Navroop Sehmi, has worked with high-growth startups and publicly traded companies specializing in lean go-to-market strategies and product development on an enterprise and global level for the last decade. These companies span workforce management, enterprise ERP/CRM, social, eCommerce, mobility, and more.

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Junior Software Engineer
3.1
20 February 2026
Pay's Okay for a Startup, Benefits are Decent
Pros: The base salary for my Junior Software Engineer role was okay, especially considering it's a newer tech startup. The health insurance plan was decent, which is always a plus. They also offered a pretty solid 401k match, which I appreciated.
Cons: The bonus structure felt pretty unclear, and raises weren't as frequent as I hoped. For a tech startup, I felt the overall compensation package could be more competitive. It's tough to save big in the Austin market on this pay.
Advice to Management: Re-evaluate the compensation bands and bonus clarity for engineering roles. Clearer paths for salary increases would really help with retention.
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Software Engineer
3.0
6 February 2026
Okay for a startup, but culture needs work
Pros: The benefits are pretty good here, especially for a startup in the digital platform industry. I also appreciate the hybrid work setup; it's decent for flexibility.
Cons: Honestly, the company culture can feel a bit cliquey sometimes, it's tough to really connect outside your immediate team in the San Francisco office. Transparency from leadership isn't always there for us Software Engineers.
Advice to Management: Focus on building a more inclusive culture. Encourage cross-team collaboration and ensure leadership communicates decisions clearly, not just at the last minute.
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