Company that lives and breathes its values - Anonymous employee BetterUp Employee Review

5.0
Nov 13, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Highly intentional company. Most startups build fast, sell fast, hire fast... all with a semi-mediocre strategy/plan. BetterUp does a really great job in being thoughtful early on around building the right infrastructure ahead of most startup's curve/track today. The competition for company growth is constant, but BU seems to want to get things right from the start before scaling too quickly and retroactively fixing/building things most other startups miss during the early stages. I've been a part of my fair share of startups and I'm impressed by the work that was put into things that most companies don't care about until later stages in their growth (ie. new hire onboarding, huge investment in manager training, great employee benefits, resources/frameworks for performance reviews). Beyond that, the people are amazing... you're surrounded by highly intelligent individuals with Ph.Ds, experience from successful Big Tech companies and consulting firms... and most importantly, the people here are kind, highly empathetic, and intrinsically motivated by the mission. There are Inner Work days, All-Hands kick off with a 2-min personal meditation, and a push for knowledge sharing beyond the work place (readings on self-development, personal BetterUp coach, learning stipends, etc) I actually feel like I've found company that isn't *only* interested in what I can produce and execute on, but one that cares about my own personal/professional development.

Cons

Remote teams may have difficulty connecting with each other due to pace of company. Everyone is busy and being remote can mean you have to work extra hard to make those connections happen.

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5.0
Apr 10, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

High achieving (but friendly, collaborative) environment, great for driven professionals looking to uplevel their skills and career, flexible work schedule allows me to prioritize school pick ups and personal life, company wide summer and winter breaks every year plus "inner work" days off and volunteer days, career opportunities for advancement (at least in my dept.), You'll work with some of the most capable, driven, kind individuals. I've been here for 3+ years and have no intention to leave, I like the work I do and the team I work with.

Cons

High achieving, high performance culture isn't for everyone (clearly). If you're looking to coast, this is not the place for you. There are pockets in the org with bad managers or poor leaders, and I agree they should be weeded out ASAP because they're clearly bringing down the majority of the org which is filled with decent people who want to do the right thing and do good work. I wish they had a 401k match.

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5.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nearly 8 years in, and the work still pulls me forward. What keeps me at BetterUp is that the problems are genuinely hard and genuinely worth solving. I came from engineering, so I'm wired to care about infrastructure, not just features, and this is one of the rare places where you can build something foundational and actually see it move metrics, clear escalations, and unblock a whole go-to-market motion. The mission isn't decorative here. I can feel the thread between the work and the outcome. BetterUp also trusts you to figure things out across lanes. I've written SQL, prototyped with AI tools, facilitated workshops, and co-designed vendor strategy, all as a PM, because the culture doesn't penalize curiosity or reaching into adjacent territory. And honestly, some of my closest friendships came out of this place. The people I work with, on engineering, on cross-functional teams, and in peer mentorship, are people I genuinely learn from and, in some cases, people I can't imagine not having in my life. That combination of meaningful infrastructure work, real trust, and people who challenge you and become your people is not easy to find. The benefits span beyond general work-life-balance, if you're curious about something, there's always an open door to learn and contribute. As a woman in tech, I cherish the fact that our colleagues listen to women, and our insight is taken into account instead of just ignored. It's nice to feel safe at work, able to speak your mind freely.

Cons

If you want a boring job, this is not the place for you.

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