Exceptionally toxic, dysfunctional place. - Anonymous employee XPRIZE Employee Review

1.0
Jan 31, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Seemingly noble mission, a handful of dedicated people who believe they are doing good. Free parking and a lot of free junk food.

Cons

Major execs fleeing, including an SVP and the COO/CFO in the last month. New CEO was handpicked by the founder and rammed down the board's throat. The dedicated employees are drowned out by the arrogant, toxic crew of incompetent managers who regularly throw coworkers under the bus. Most of all look at the prizes and claims of the accomplishments. The stories don't match up with the reality.

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Cons

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