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      Upstart reviews

      3.7

      53% would recommend to a friend

      (389 total reviews)
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      Dave Girouard

      78% approve of CEO

      44% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.0

      Senior management

      Upstart has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 389 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Upstart 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
      2.0
      Apr 10, 2023

      Inconsistent Management Decisions Overshadow Positive Aspects of Upstart

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Cutting-edge technology and product offerings - Talented and dedicated software engineering team - Opportunities to work on challenging and innovative projects - Prior to recent events, a strong team culture and supportive environment

      Cons

      - Bewildering management decisions leading to instability and mistrust - Recent layoffs of 200 software engineers, followed by posting job listings for the same positions a month later - Lack of transparency and communication from management regarding the rationale behind the layoffs - Deterioration of the team culture and eroded confidence in the company's future - Questionable managerial competency and consideration for employee well-being

      1.0
      Feb 5, 2025

      Followers Paradise

      People team
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You will thrive if you can follow instructions and execute it without questioning the status quo. Good pay, good benefits, and mundane job across all verticals. Easy to cruise if you are strategic about positioning yourself as an achiever.

      Cons

      Company is inundated with people who couldn't survive FAANG companies. Innovation is only encouraged at the executive level, with little to no tolerance for mistakes. If you are an outside the box thinker, this company is not for you.

      1.0
      Aug 3, 2018

      Try to avoid this company

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Haven't find any good things about this company

      Cons

      They think they are the best and smartest people. However, their packages and benefits do not match that. In addition, if you are invited by onsite, be careful. They may ask an excuse to not reimburse some cost.

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