I have been working at Cloud Imperium Games full-time (more than an year)
Pros
* 98% of the team is terrific and a joy to work with
* A cool crowdfunded project with great fans looking forward to the product
* Frequent and early releases to customers
Cons
* Poor benefits - high deductible heath plan combined with a reimbursement that involves extra paperwork and steps. No 401(k) or similar benefit.
* Poor management and bad project planning. Frequent evening, nighttime, and weekend work common due to bad planning.
* Owner treats employees poorly, berating and verbally abusing them in email and meetings. Many employees are afraid to bring up improvements, suggestions, or fixes due to management by fear and arbitrary firings. Moral is very low.
* Crowdfunding from backers is being spent inefficiently due to owner's refusal to re-order development more efficiently, spending thousands of dollars on expensive dinners, paying personal expenses, etc.
Advice to Management
CEO should step down and become chief designer, passing day-to-day management of the company to a capable leader.