Contactually Reviews

Pros

Challenging, fun environment with smart people

Cons

Hours can be long, but it’s worth it

Pros

None I could see while I worked there

Cons

Find a different job this is horrible

Pros

The team is simply amazing: smart, fun, caring, and willing to go above and beyond to help out. It's clear the founders have tried really hard to bring on only the best people that not only will do great work, but will also fit well with our unique/funky/quirky culture. I feel like I have a lot of flexibility in my role to focus on what's most important; I'm not micromanaged, and I've had the ability to take on more and more responsibility as the company has grown. We're super transparent as well. I can talk to anyone in the company -- including the CEO -- about anything that's on my mind, and no question is off limits (for ex, everyone knows how much cash is in the bank and the founders regularly report on our fundraising efforts and revenue growth metrics). I've worked in a big company and small startups, and Contactually is the best hands-down.

Cons

The company is growing fast and we've had our share of issues. We try so many new things that it often feels like there's always something broken or a process that's not quite right, and it can be frustrating. But I think that's normal.

Pros

Contactually recently raised its Series A so has money to invest in the product and its people. The company is highly focused on growing revenue and reducing churn. If you have an idea and present its value, you will be supported in testing and implementing it. There is a lot of room for professional growth because there are so many things to be done. You will have the opportunity to work on projects and make impacts you wouldn't be able to at a more traditional or established company. The benefits are also great: Unlimited vacation, flexible hours (depending on your role), good health care and 401k, pre-tax transportation deductions from your paycheck, and a small professional development budget.

Cons

As with many startups, it's sometimes hard to find support for things you need done. The company is a bit under-resourced still in some departments so you may have to do some things yourself that you wouldn't have to in a larger, more established company. For example, if you need a piece of marketing done, you may have to do it yourself or outsource it (which the company will pay for) because marketing is overwhelmed with other work. There needs to be more communication between divisions so divisions can work together. That said, the company is definitely working on this, and if you bring up a serious need (it'll be upon you to bring it up ... it won't necessarily just be addressed from the top) and push for change, it should be addressed.

Pros

The biggest pro is the people that I get to work with every day. At Contactually, I am intellectually challenged, my peers push me to be a better employee, and I have a lot of responsibility. In addition, the culture is pretty amazing - laid back and chill, but a GSD mentality - the employees really believe in the value of the product and the direction of the company. Lastly, the product is game-changing. We believe that relationships power great businesses. Contactually empowers great relationships. I've been in marketing for ~5 years now, and I have never seen a product quite like Contactually - it truly has the potential of being a $1B business.

Cons

Work/life balance is tough to actually achieve if you want to meet your goals. Sometimes, I feel like there is process/structure for the sake of process/structure, which can be a problem. For instance, I don't think we allocate human capital as efficiently and effectively as possible, as individuals can sometimes be "siloed" in their roles. Lastly, the work environment can be stressful at times, but luckily there are dogs at the office to relieve stress.

Pros

The people are amazing and will become your friends very quickly. We care about culture and making sure we have fun opportunities to celebrate the our wins with retreats, company happy hours, birthday/anniversary parties, and even the odd trip on pirate boats on the Potomac. There is lots of room for growth and everyone is interested in helping each other reach the next steps in their careers. You have a ton of autonomy to work from home/remote whenever you want and take vacation whenever you want. Everyone just expects people to do good work. There is lots of feedback given to you and lots of opportunity to give feedback to the leadership of the company who genuinely care about everyone's happiness. Transparency is big for the company as well and most everything is shared with everyone, save what everyone is making. The company is about to take a huge leap forward in the next couple of years. The company is going to be hiring aggressively and looking for the best people DC has to offer in the Tech and Startup space.

Cons

It's still a start up and their are plenty of growing pains. Everywhere you look things could be done better with more people and more money. The pay is a little below market right now but it looks like that will be changing soon.

Pros

-legitimately excellent human beings from the top down. the extent to which the CEO cares about the people he works with is nothing short of inspiring to be around. -people throw the word "culture" around a little too loosely... but Contactually gets it right. it's not about the snacks, dogs, happy hours, founders day, etc (although all of these things are wonderful), it's about the way people treat one another. it's a genuine team effort to "be excellent to one another." -leadership views you as an investment they're excited to help grow rather than a disposable drone. they make sure you have the best technology available to you, tirelessly train you, and most impressively genuinely listen to you.

Cons

-promotion paths are clearly laid out, but amended often... can leave you feeling like your target is moving. -goals/quotas changed drastically month to month, were at times entirely too easy to hit and at times nearly impossible

Pros

- Laid back company culture. Tshirt and jeans is typical dress, frequent company happy hours and events, very young vibe (most people between 22 - 32) - Small startup on its way to the top. The product is great and fits a need in the market, and the leadership is learning how to grow a company sustainably. - Significant room to grow. This company is going to get very big very fast, and you will find yourself in an influential role very quickly. - Everyone is incredibly fun and friendly.

Cons

- Work life balance can be difficult to achieve. The pace of work can be exhausting. - Growing pains of changing from a very small startup to a midsize company are beginning to happen - how do we promote internally, how do we handle HR, what are the processes we need to handle things we didn't have to worry about before, etc. - Compensation is competitive, but not outstanding. This may improve as they grow, however.

Pros

The team is a pleasure to work with and the company’s values are front and center in everything we do. One of those values is to be excellent with each other, which is evident in the work product as well as office camaraderie. I truly appreciate working with intelligent, motivated and caring people that believe in our product and core values. There is a mix of veterans who know the business in and out and new hires that bring outside experience to our growing company. The willingness of those who have been around longer to share their knowledge allows newcomers to be brought up to speed and contribute quickly. We have terrific people, fun perks and a great office made even better by all the dogs that join us on a daily basis.

Cons

As a quickly growing company we work in a fast paced environment that is constantly building and improving processes. Not really a con but there is a great deal of work on everyone’s plate so be prepared!

Pros

Contactually cares deeply for its employees and the future of the company. While some companies seem to drop the ball when times get tough- Contactually admits when there is a problem and actively seeks to fix it. The culture at the company is also great. It prioritizes a focus on interpersonal relationships and seeks to engrain its values into its employees. People are truly friends here and many hang out after work and on the weekends, because they genuinely enjoy each other-- there is never a feeling of "forced fun."

Cons

It's a tough and crowded industry. The product is great and provides a lot of value to users, but it's solving a problem that many are unaware that they have, which makes product/market fit tough. As such, there has been some setbacks on the opportunity side of things and turnover that has come with it, but it seems far more focused on specific verticals now and will likely turn this around.