BetterUp reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(484 total reviews)
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Alexi Robichaux

48% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

BetterUp has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The BetterUp employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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484 reviews
5.0
Mar 25, 2025
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Pros

I’ve been at BetterUp for over 3 years now, and honestly, it’s the best tech startup I’ve been part of. And my whole career has been in startups. The work is meaningful and mission-driven. You’re not just pushing pixels or chasing vanity metrics...you’re building something that helps people live better lives, and that really motivates me. The culture is one of the most genuine I’ve seen. People here actually care. They care about the mission, about the product, and about each other. Leadership really walks the talk. This isn’t just a values poster on the wall. Also, the work-life balance is shockingly good for a startup. I’ve seen reviews saying otherwise and have no idea what company those people were working at before. This is the first startup I’ve been at where I don’t feel like I need to be online 24/7. People respect boundaries, and weekends are usually chill.

Cons

I think we hired too fast during COVID and brought on a lot of folks who came from bigger, slower orgs—and it showed. Not everyone understood what startup pace means or what high performance looks like. That led to some drag on momentum and the culture. The pace can be intense. It’s not for everyone. But if you’re the kind of person who thrives on building fast and solving hard problems with smart people, you’ll love it here.

5.0
Mar 24, 2025
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Pros

BetterUp moves at clock speed while innovating along the way, creating an incredibly dynamic ever-changing, and high-impact work environment. It's a place for those who thrive on challenge and continuous growth—if you're looking to push yourself, this is where you go. The team is full of incredibly smart people, and we are leaning into AI more than most companies I'm seeing. Innovation isn't just encouraged; it's expected and rewarded. This has been the most challenging and fulfilling time in my career. It's a unique environment that not only expects you to drive impact but to work on yourself at the same time. They walk the talk in terms of expecting us to invest in growing ourselves while we grow the company, and our full access to the product suite shows the importance of that investment.

Cons

Like many startups with innovative ideas, we sometimes take on too much, and there’s room to improve how we prioritize. Staying focused and being more diligent about managing sideways work will help us maximize our impact.

5.0
Mar 24, 2025

High Performance Culture with Unparalleled Personal & Professional Growth

Anonymous employee
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Pros

-Exciting future: Seeing our market offerings and their global impact makes me incredibly optimistic about our trajectory -Growth opportunities: Both professional skill development and personal capacity building (resilience, optimism) that has positively impacted my life as a spouse and parent -Exceptional colleagues: I work alongside the most talented, intelligent, and kind professionals I've ever collaborated with -Meaningful mission: Our work brings purpose while creating real impact for organizations worldwide

Cons

-High growth challenges: Being a high-growth startup means constant change, which can be demanding but necessary to remain relevant -Intensity: The environment is demanding and requires significant agility, adaptability, and resilience. Some people thrive on this, but others don't.

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