Pros
Darktrace has exceptionally talented, committed people across leadership and the sales organization. Teams continue to show resilience, professionalism, and pride in the product and mission. Former CEO Jill Popelka exemplified intelligent, transparent, and empathetic leadership. She set a strong standard for values-driven decision-making and inspired trust across the company.
Cons
Since the acquisition, Thoma Bravo’s leadership decisions have felt short-term and misaligned with building sustainable, long-term growth. The dismissal of Jill Popelka highlighted broader instability and disconnect at the ownership level. Ongoing strategic uncertainty makes it difficult for employees to feel confident in the company’s long-term direction, despite the strength of its people and technology.