Deako reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

Derek Richardson

95% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

Deako has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Deako employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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35 reviews
1.0
Jul 30, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-I started in 2022 so I was moved around to 3 different positions before ultimately being laid off in one of the four rounds of layoffs the company went through in one year

Cons

-Horrible management -If you are on the product team, I would steer clear of the product manager. He is truly one of the worse managers I have had the displeasure of working with in my entire career -Company felt like a cult -There is only room for advancement in your career if you are able to act as a circus monkey using corporate buzzwords and "faking it to make it" leaving you emotionally drained -I worked at Deako for a year. During that time, and even still now, the company was not profitable, which left me feeling as though my job was fragile -Laid off after being in my new role for less than 3 weeks -A core value is "challenge respectfully" but when this was done I was told I was insubordinate....

Deako Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your experience. We understand that working at a startup can be an exciting and challenging experience, and we are grateful for the feedback you gave us. Start-ups can be dynamic as they grow and adapt to the market. This sometimes leads to reassigning of roles which is not easy for those involved. We acknowledge that layoffs and the restructuring you've experienced have likely added to the stress and uncertainty We take your concerns about management seriously, especially regarding the importance of respectful communication and recognition. While your experience with leadership and company culture is not reflective of what we strive to achieve, we know it is real and valid for you. Our core values, including "challenge respectfully," are intended to create a positive and collaborative environment, and it’s disappointing that this was not your experience. Please know that we are continually working to improve our culture and management practices. We believe in creating an environment where all employees feel valued and heard. While startups can be challenging, we remain committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic workplace for everyone. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and will continue to work on the areas you’ve highlighted.
1.0
Jun 28, 2024

poor Management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Being able to work remotely

Cons

Newly hired management team is horrible. Too top heavy. Wasting investment funds. Constantly changing structures and pay, firing, hiring - horrible work culture.

1.0
Jan 29, 2024

Unstable Company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Remote - Health Insurance Paid

Cons

- Layoffs quarterly while hiring new people, especially c level with big salaries - Favoritism and it shows with people who are still with the company and not producing - unorganized structure and incompetent managers

Deako Response
2y
Thank you for your response, and we are sorry things didn't work out for you at Deako. Yes, we have added several executives in the last year since you worked at Deako. We added a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), which we think is appropriate for the size of our business given growth in the past year, and significant growth occurring in 2024+. As it relates to layoffs, Deako is always evaluating different go-to-market approaches as well as the performance of employees and occasionally either of these factors can cause displacement for any employee (executive, manager or individual contributor). We do try our best to give top performers other opportunities inside the company, and have done this a lot over the 9 years of Deako, but there isn't always a capability match to available positions, so sometimes even top performers aren't a perfect fit
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