XPRIZE reviews

3.0

51% would recommend to a friend

(96 total reviews)
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Anousheh Ansari

66% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

XPRIZE has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 96 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The XPRIZE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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96 reviews
1.0
Apr 15, 2013

Awesome concept, frustrating execution

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Change the world, work with some amazing people and innovators and learn about fascinating things. Good benefits package, workplace food, often get extra days off! HR really tries. Looks good on resume (for those who don't know the organization).

Cons

Leadership with limited/no experience in running successful companies/non profits, yet some of highest salaries in non profit field and also a bonus package. Both leaders have two assistants. Board of Directors (not Trustees) full of friends of leadership so does not take a stand. Senior management likes to empire build. Relationships with related companies / personal business interests for leadership leads to self interested decisions. Inefficient and rigid processes and practices lead to poor donor stewardship and poor funds stewardship as well as frustrating good employees.

1.0
Feb 8, 2013

Non Profit Sweat Shop

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Name recognition. Looks good to have it on your resume. That's it, especially if you can survive for 6 months

Cons

Arrogant and cocky culture. Need to drink the kool aid and be a gopher for management or you will find your self the door with out any notice. They burn thru employees

1.0
Jan 25, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The idea behind the work is very exciting. The prizes that encourage innovation are a great idea.

Cons

Management is not responsive and it's run by people who are very self focused "my way or the highway"

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