Mixed - Anonymous employee Calstart Employee Review

2.0
May 31, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The mission of the group is to encourage the use of advanced transportation technologies -- from bicycles to long-haul trucks and everything in-between.

Cons

Entrenched senior staff. No opportunity for advancement. A problematic CEO with questionable ethics who doesn't hesitate to take advantage of staff and the law for his own benefit. Will dive into the weeds of staff trying to do their jobs and then take flight but never makes the rain fall for the organization. A VERY niche market presence mostly on taxpayer's dime.

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Pros

Managers care about you and are flexible with schedule and timing.

Cons

Fully remote, some may not like it.

3.0
Jan 27, 2025
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Pros

CALSTART's mission matters and thanks to dedicated staff, the community of superb members, and powerful connections throughout North America, it is an impactful and purposeful organization. CALSTART has a unique ability to advance the market through its excellent staff and close collaboration with industry through the membership program. Employees are purpose driven and stay there because of their belief in the mission, the great people, and an earnest desire to build a sustainable, zero-emission transportation future. Some of the best people I've met in my career are from my rich days at CALSTART.

Cons

CALSTART is hiring but also has a large number of people leaving. The CEO has been at CALSTART for more than 30 years. The organization needs fresh new ideas at the top.

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