North reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(389 total reviews)
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Marc Gardner

86% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

North has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 389 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The North employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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389 reviews
1.0
Apr 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

North does maintain a certain appetite for risk. With that, if you are or chase mid-high risk ISOs or ISVs they may be able to support those segments.

Cons

Hard to know where to begin. Technology is light years behind but leadership has been internally convinced it is cutting edge. Minimums are a complete departure for market norms. Low product market fit and no inbound demand (zero). Believe what you read about senior leadership. Churn factory.

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North Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We take all reviews seriously and appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective regarding North's ISV division. To respond to your many issues properly we engaged Bill Lee, our Chief Revenue Officer, and his response is below: We understand your concerns about our technology. Our strategy is focused on providing a competitive advantage through specialized offerings rather than generalized platforms. Specifically, our ISV assets include a robust API Tech Stack and Embedded Checkout, and we utilize a strong partnership with Tilled to offer a cutting-edge Payfac-as-a-Service (PfaaS) solution. This model allows our partners to gain the control of a Payfac without the regulatory risk or capital investment. We are proud that this approach has enabled us to win deals from major competitors. Regarding product market fit and demand, our focus is highly targeted, not broad. We actively seek out vertical SaaS companies looking for a flexible, white-labelable Stripe alternative that offers better support and a higher tolerance for mid/high risk accounts. Our proactive outreach through LinkedIn, events, and cold emailing has been successful in generating new business. Concerning minimum commitments, this is a strategic component of our commercial framework. These commitments (able to be negotiated) are in place to ensure mutual investment and align our long-term goals with high-value partners. Finally, we are committed to cultivating a supportive and professional environment. We are actively focused on minimizing turnover and ensuring all team members have the resources and leadership necessary to succeed. Unfortunately, we have to depart with employees who are meeting bare minimum KPI requirements well past the ramp period. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and encourage you to reach out to our People Operations team at any time if you wish to discuss your experience further.
2.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Pros

Coworkers in the trenches are supportive because everyone is trying to survive the same chaos. Sales experience here will teach you resilience, mostly because you’ll need it daily.

Cons

If you’re looking for stability, mentorship, transparency, or basic human decency, this is not the place. Firings happen weekly. No PIPs. No structured performance plans. No honest conversations. You can be told you’re “doing fine” by your manager one day and be terminated the next. Feedback does not align with outcomes. The environment runs on unpredictability and fear. Publicly discussing employees’ failures as if it’s some kind of team-building exercise is normalized. Instead of constructive coaching, mistakes are highlighted like cautionary tales. Leadership is deeply concerning. The sales director’s behavior comes across as openly racist and misogynistic. Comments and treatment toward certain groups create an uncomfortable and, at times, hostile atmosphere. Training consists of a few videos and then you’re expected to magically perform at a high level. Managers lack the skill or willingness to coach, brainstorm, or develop their reps. You are told they are “so supportive,” but when you ask for real guidance, you’re on your own. The commission structure is another illusion. You don’t meaningfully earn commission for 8 months, but the turnover is so extreme that most people won’t even make it that long. On the entire sales team, only three people have been there longer than 8 months. That should tell you everything. Overall: This role is marketed as opportunity. In reality, it’s instability wrapped in corporate buzzwords. If you value integrity, safety, and being paid what you were led to expect, proceed with extreme caution

3.0
Oct 7, 2025

Lack of direction

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Remote, decent pay, okay people

Cons

Constantly chasing the new idea but leaving so much behind and undone

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North Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for dedicating over five years to North. It’s great to hear that you valued our remote culture and your colleagues. You’ve raised a valid point regarding our pace and focus. While our desire to innovate keeps us competitive, we recognize that 'chasing the new' can sometimes lead to a lack of closure on vital projects. We are currently working on tightening our strategic roadmap to ensure we aren’t just starting things, but finishing them with excellence. We wish you the very best in your next chapter.
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