Be very wary of leadership - Anonymous employee Dataminr Employee Review

1.0
Mar 28, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting product but after 10+ years the company still hasn't figured out how to sell it well. Strong benefits package. People for the most part are really nice and good to work with.

Cons

If you are checking out Dataminr, know that there have been multiple rounds of layoffs in the last 6 months when the President/COO and senior leadership insisted that the company was in good financial standing and employees had nothing to worry about. Dataminr has changed significantly and it is not the place it used to be. Favoritism is rampant, people get promoted without structure. Executive leadership is nowhere to be seen, especially when things are bad.

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5.0
Jan 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great company with a very dynamic offering on AI for cyber security and physical security

Cons

Highly competitive market that is continuously evolving with AI

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Dataminr Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are excited about our dynamic AI offerings across cyber and physical security. While the market is indeed highly competitive and evolving rapidly with AI, we view this growth and movement as a driver for our innovation. We remain committed to staying at the forefront of the industry to ensure we continue providing mission-critical alerting for our global customers.
1.0
May 2, 2026
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Pros

* Differentiated technology platform with real-time intelligence capabilities, particularly in the physical security and threat detection space

Cons

* Frequent leadership changes have made it difficult to maintain consistent strategic direction * Company initiatives often reset before prior efforts fully mature, creating execution gaps * Senior leadership structure can feel top-heavy, which at times slows decision-making and accountability * Market positioning in cybersecurity may not be as strong or clearly differentiated as competitors * Organizational changes have led to disruption and uncertainty for employees during transition periods * In some cases, expectations during the hiring process did not fully align with the day-to-day reality of the role * Strategic messaging is strong, but execution and follow-through can lag behind stated priorities

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