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2.3

14% would recommend to a friend

(303 total reviews)
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24% approve of CEO

14% positive business outlook

The Motley Fool has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 303 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Motley Fool employee rating is 38% below average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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303 reviews
3.0
Jul 10, 2026

Neutral review

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Remote work and work-life balance are excellent. The people are genuinely kind and approachable, and the Operations team provides one of the best onboarding experiences I’ve had. Company events and on-sites happen often enough to build meaningful relationships with coworkers without feeling excessive. The benefits package is one of the strongest perks, including an excellent 401(k) match. A special shoutout to Spring Health—it’s an outstanding benefit that many employees will appreciate. The company also offers nice surprises throughout the year, such as occasional bonuses or RSU grants around the holidays. Compensation is fair, though it varies by role and largely depends on what you negotiate when you’re hired. Overall, the culture is laid-back, supportive, and filled with people who are easy to work with, making it an enjoyable place to be.

Cons

Processes and internal structure can feel overly corporate at times, making even simple operational tasks take longer than they should. There are often multiple layers of approvals, which can slow decision-making. The promotion and compensation process lacks transparency, making career progression and raises feel somewhat unclear. Salary increases tend to be modest, and most employees do not receive a formal annual bonus tied to their compensation. While RSUs are offered, their perceived value can vary and may not feel as meaningful as traditional cash incentives. Strategic decision-making can sometimes be slow, with leadership and management appearing hesitant to make timely decisions. Compared to many modern tech companies, the culture feels more established than startup-like, with less emphasis on speed, innovation, and rapid execution. As AI continues to reshape the industry, it will be important for the company to adapt quickly. It remains to be seen whether it can evolve at the pace required to stay competitive.

3.0
Jul 7, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, unlimited PTO, RSUs

Cons

Huge staff exodus from multiple exit offers so way understaffed; wins only culture where honesty is punished; unprofessional CEO/founder who changes course constantly and makes the entire business do the same

1.0
Jul 2, 2026

A Downfall to Be Studied

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I have made friends here. Benefits and remote work are still strong.

Cons

When I joined this company, I thought I would be here for many years, if not forever. In fact, during onboarding, HR mentioned they hoped that for new hires, this would be their last job. However, it is a sinking ship. Recently, there has been a continual decline. Culture has been decimated. Leadership no longer cares about staff. The way people are treated and spoken to is completely wrong. It's quite frankly insulting. There are men in leadership positions who have complaints against them and yet remain in good standing and powerful positions despite their biases and actions. Raises and cost of living adjustments have been halted, and promotions are extremely hard to get. Sometimes you get the monopoly money of equity that can vest, and maybe you can sell eventually. We're told to look elsewhere if we want more money while they pay contractors and new hires double the rates of current FTE. Staff and even member feedback, which was once embraced, is now ignored at every turn in favor of AI innovation. What is the AI innovation? Even leadership doesn't know. They do not have a plan and are instead hoping this magic pill will fix everything while watching the people with the knowledge and technical skills to help go out the door. And if their AI experts think you can be replaced, they intend to do so. Leadership is focused on downsizing, and there is no job security. I see no signs of this ship righting itself.

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