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3.8

58% would recommend to a friend

(8 total reviews)
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Everette Taylor

82% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

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8 reviews

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5.0
Apr 16, 2025

Great Company with a Clear Mission — Held Back by a Toxic Minority

Anonymous
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Pros

I’ve really enjoyed working here and believe it’s a genuinely good company—especially for those who’ve joined in the last few years. Leadership is thoughtful, benefits are strong, and the mission still feels authentic. There’s space to grow, take ownership, and make an impact if you’re proactive. That said, the internal culture is being dragged down by a minority (the union) that resists change and refuses to take accountability. A lot of the toxicity comes from legacy employees who constantly complain but contribute very little. Unfortunately, the union culture can amplify this energy. It’s disappointing because many of the people who’ve joined more recently are energized and committed. But the influence of a few long-timers who seem to want the company to fail makes it harder for everyone else to enjoy the workplace. This company could thrive even more if it were willing to part ways with those who are no longer aligned. Until then, expect a mix of strong leadership and potential, weighed down by a group determined to stay stuck in the past.

Cons

The union dynamics, its a distraction for those of us who want to enjoy our work and be apart of something. The CBA limits salary increases.

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Kickstarter Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re so glad to hear that you find our mission authentic and that you appreciate the thoughtfulness of our leadership team, our strong benefits, and the opportunities for growth and impact. It means a lot to us that you recognize the energy and commitment of our team and the progress we’re making together. We also appreciate your candid feedback about areas where we can continue to improve. We recognize that navigating change in any organization—especially one with a long history and deep roots—can come with challenges. We are committed to fostering a culture that supports collaboration, accountability, and open dialogue across all parts of the company. We believe that everyone plays an important role in shaping our culture and that constructive engagement, respect, and shared purpose help us move forward together. We continue to focus on strengthening communication, evolving our practices, and building an environment where every team member feels empowered to do their best work. We truly value your contributions and your perspective. Please feel free to reach out directly to peopleteam@kickstarter.com if you would like to continue the conversation or share additional feedback. Thank you again for being part of our community and for helping us grow stronger.
5.0
Jan 29, 2025

Amazing Company and Work/Life Balance But Just Decent Pay

Software engineer
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Pros

The pros: Amazing people, 4 day work week/work life balance, remote work, generous stipends and benefits, a CEO who actually cares about their employees, incredibly mission driven, values diversity and the company is in growth mode.

Cons

Cons: Pay is good, not great. Don't come to Kickstarter if you want to get rich. We also have a union here which can limit financial upside. Even if you're going above and beyond, you could still make the same as someone who's doing "just okay" work. Also it seems like they are flattening out the organization which makes for less upward trajectory opportunities.

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Kickstarter Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're happy to hear you've enjoyed our benefits and policies like our 4DWW that support employee well-being. We appreciate your feedback about performance and growth as we continue to evolve and drive a culture of performance. We also appreciate feedback around pay; as agreed upon in our collective bargaining agreement, we compensate at the 60th percentile for their positions. We’d love to hear more about your experience—please don’t hesitate to reach out to our People team at peopleteam@kickstarter.com so we can continue improving.
5.0
Jan 9, 2024

Embracing change

Anonymous
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Pros

- The CEO has a large platform and brand that is positioning the company well, more than I think people realize. If the company improves, this type of visibility will be positive for everyone who works here. While some people feel this is not good, I think it brings a lot of value. I think the CEO works hard to balance this. He is at every all-hands meeting, he has a true open-door policy, and he responds in all our Slack channels...he does more than I have seen other CEOs do. - Having a Black CEO has been amazing, as a person of color, I appreciate this deeply. - The leadership team has had a lot of change in the past few years and it feels like the company is getting on track, a lot of bad leaders are gone now. - We have an important product that can change the lives of many people, if you want to be a part of making the world a better place or purpose-driven work, Kickstarter will make sure you feel and understand you are a part of something bigger than you - Kickstarter will support growth but the company is small so sometimes you can only get promoted if someone leaves. It could be a good stepping stone though (if you are on the right team/with the right manager). - Four day work week and fully remote work is a plus

Cons

- Lacks experienced managers which is hard for some of my peers - Feels like there are some cliques between old people and new people - Some people who have been here a long time are negative and I avoid them

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