Too many red flags. I wouldn't even want to continue working with them as a contractor from what you have described here. Sounds like they are looking primari

Too many red flags. I wouldn't even want to continue working with them as a contractor from what you have described here. Sounds like they are looking primarily for cheap labor to work for them while them being on a power trip. Good founders care about their team, even more so when the team is small enough for everyone to know everyone else.