Kasasa reviews

3.0

39% would recommend to a friend

(210 total reviews)
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Gabriel Krajicek

50% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Kasasa has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 210 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Kasasa employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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210 reviews
1.0
Aug 28, 2018

So Much is Wrong

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- smart people - good snacks - unlimited PTO

Cons

- Lies are rampant - CEO needs to go - culture is a joke - if you believe it, you haven't seen behind the curtain - keep building products that don't work

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Kasasa Response
7y
Fellow Spartan, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and obviously I wish you had a better experience during your time at Kasasa. We encourage open communication and are concerned when we see that a Spartan was unhappy here. Kasasa works hard to ensure full transparency with our Spartan’s and we take feedback seriously. We encourage our employees to help the company identify the right things to improve. I am committed to being part of the team that makes this company great, and I truly want all our employees to also participate in solving the problems we face. I hope you have a great experience in your new job! As you know, one of our mantras is 'Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan'. To that end, we are appreciative of your candid feedback. It will help us in our effort to continue to make Kasasa a great place to work! Kind regards, Molly Montaño VP, Human Resources
2.0
Mar 4, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Cool culture, relaxed Fintech vibe, mostly smart folks, decent salary, legitimate mission to help community FI’s compete in a world where they’re losing market share by the day, remote work option.

Cons

Total addressable market is small and shrinking. Community FI’s are extremely conservative, and very slow to make changes. Kasasa has been selling into this market for almost 20 years. It’s saturated and they’ve scooped up the low hanging fruit already. Massive turnover in the C-suite. Sales leadership is lacking experience and a realistic outlook for the business. Mass layoffs. They fired 90% of our BDR’s at the end of 2022, fired the CSO, CMO, then outlined a goal to somehow 10X sales in 2023. What? Also, changed job description dramatically beginning January 2023, then proceeded to put good sales people on PIP’s after only several weeks, suggesting activity (which is loosely tracked at best) wasn’t sufficient. The new chief growth officer drinks the kool-aid. Takes credit for successes, no responsibility for failures. Will throw anyone under the bus to save face and career trajectory. SVP’s are a mixed bag. Decent stepping stone if you’re looking to get into Fintech/SaaS, but don’t expect things to be great.

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Kasasa Response
3y
Hello Spartan! Oof, this one was hard to read. Even still, I appreciate this feedback so much and I’m going to do my best to unpack your concerns. So, let’s dive right in! First, thank you so much for your kind words about our culture, our people, and our mission. These are the most important things to us and it means so much to me that you recognize our efforts in these areas. Now on to the tougher stuff. Our clients are the lifeblood of everything we do. CFIs and the communities they serve are why we work so hard to be a partner to them, more than just a vendor. We believe in their purpose and mission, and our communities need them now more than ever. We’ve seen some devastating things happen in recent years, and in the past, we haven’t done such a great job of being a partner to our clients. We’re actively working to correct that and making strides every day. No matter how volatile the CFI market gets, we’ll be right there to support and guide them. We’re not reaching for low-hanging fruit, we’re reaching way up to the top and supporting as many FIs as we can. A fundamental difference in the way we engage with our clients meant that we had to approach the business differently. Difficult decisions were made, some of the hardest we’ve ever made. The C-Suite restructure came as a result, but I’m afraid that you may be misconceiving some of those details. In the same vein, we had to adjust roles and responsibilities to reflect our new mission for the clients and the business. They weren’t intended to be a blindside or surprise, but that’s usually how sudden change feels. There are many misconceptions during changes like this, strategic things that aren’t always be communicated thoroughly (another thing we’re working to be better at.) All of your advice to management has been forwarded on, I promise. We use these comments to make healthy changes, and comments like yours matter to us very much. We know we’re not perfect, and we know we never will be, but we’ll keep trying hard to be a good place to work and a strong partner for our clients. They need us as much as we need them. And we need people like you, willing to say the hard things and show us our shortcomings. I’d love to talk with you about your opinions and ideas, and hopefully clear up some confusion there is around changes that were made. Please feel free to contact me whenever you’re ready and we’ll help each other find clarity and understanding as a good team does! Megan Gentry Head of People Operations megan.gentry@kasasa.com 512-349-4377
2.0
Jun 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people. The colleagues I worked with were amazing, forming special relationships that extended outside of the office. The camaraderie and team spirit among employees were second to none.

Cons

Toxic Workplace: The environment has become increasingly toxic, with high levels of stress and anxiety permeating the office. Fake Culture: The company promotes a culture that it doesn’t truly practice. There’s a lot of talk about values and mission, but little genuine adherence to them. Fear of Job Uncertainty and Constant Layoffs: Job security is a major concern, with frequent layoffs creating a pervasive sense of fear among employees. Numerous Fire Drills: There’s a constant state of emergency with numerous last-minute tasks and projects, leading to chaotic and inefficient workflows. Incompetent Leadership: The leadership team lacks direction and competency, often making poor decisions that negatively impact the company and its employees. Wasteful Spending: Resources are often squandered on initiatives that don’t bring value to the company or its clients. Unhappy Clients: Client satisfaction has plummeted, with many expressing frustration and dissatisfaction with the services provided. Half-Baked Products: Products are often launched without being fully developed, leading to numerous issues and complaints. Work-Load: The workload is overwhelming, with employees frequently being asked to take on more than is reasonable.

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Kasasa Response
1y
Dear Spartan, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that the camaraderie and team spirit among colleagues were highlights during your time here. Fostering meaningful relationships within our team is something we value deeply, and we appreciate hearing that this was a positive part of your Kasasa experience. We recognize that some of the areas you mentioned—including maintaining a consistent company culture, supporting our team’s workload, and ensuring job security—are critical for fostering a supportive and thriving workplace. We’re actively working on initiatives to address these concerns. Leadership has been reflecting on how to better align our day-to-day practices with the values we promote, particularly focusing on improved communication, transparency, and resource allocation to reduce stress and improve job stability. These are essential components of our ongoing strategy to better support both our team and clients. We understand that this period of transition has had its challenges, and we're committed to making continuous improvements. Thank you for the candid feedback and for the dedication you showed during your time here. We’re grateful for team members like you who help us grow and strengthen Kasasa for everyone involved. Please feel free to reach out directly to me if you have any specific feedback that would be helpful in our growth as a company. Megan Gentry Director of People Operations megan.gentry@kasasa.com 512-349-4377
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