It's just an average startup now - Software Engineer Crunchbase Employee Review

3.0
Aug 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good comp and benefits Pretty laid back work environment / good work-life balance Brand name is a nice plus

Cons

No room for growth. People have been both voluntarily and involuntarily leaving the company, but I think the telling part is that there have been NO backfills, at least on the engineering side. Culture and People Ops have gone corporate. When I joined, this was not the case, and as a result the culture was something everyone really enjoyed. And maybe it's just the reality of a growing company, but I think a lot of the negative reviews lately are a result of the frustration in losing most of what made the company special. When People Ops' response to complaints is "well, you don't have to work here," they might be right, but that attitude is kind of where the culture is at now. Lack of product vision. Other reviews alluded to it, but it's just been a lot of thrash and not a lot of success or sticking to a vision we believe in. It's hard to say what the company's real mission is anymore. I DO believe they have a good play here, in the space between data and machine learning, but until they start having success in that space it just feels like we're stuck. I know that's a bunch more "cons," but the truth is that these together do not, in my opinion, make Crunchbase a 1 star company. I think they need to do better, but you can find a lot of worse companies out there. Crunchbase is just in a hard spot and crossroads right now. I hope leadership can make the right calls, even if/when they're unpopular, and navigate this ship out of these rough waters.

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Crunchbase Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and candid review. We appreciate the balance in your feedback and the acknowledgment that while there are challenges, there is also opportunity for the company to do better. We hear your concerns around career growth, product vision, and culture. These are all areas leadership is actively focused on through a number of internal initiatives. Changes within a company are never easy, and we acknowledge aspects of the culture may not have felt the same as when you joined. We are committed to building a place where people have a chance to obtain new skills, where our mission is clear, and where our culture continues to be something employees are proud of. Our leadership team is always open to feedback, and we encourage you to reach out if you’d like to discuss further.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

I’ve really enjoyed my experience working here. The culture is collaborative, supportive, and full of people who care about doing good work while also being good teammates. There’s a strong level of trust, while still feeling challenged and engaged. Being fully remote, I still feel strongly connected to my teammates. Leadership communicates transparently and is open to answering questions and listening to feedback. Our CEO, Jager, is very approachable and cares about the people and the success of the organization. Even in a fast-paced environment, people are willing to help each other and work through challenges together.

Cons

The environment can move quickly at times and priorities occasionally shift, but overall it’s been a positive place to continue to do meaningful work and work alongside talented people.

5.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Crunchbase is an exciting place to work if you enjoy building through change and helping shape the future direction of a company. As a Product Manager, I’ve had the opportunity to work on meaningful problems across data, AI, GTM tooling, and enterprise workflows, while partnering closely with talented teams across engineering, design, sales, and marketing. One thing I appreciate most is the level of ownership PMs are given. There’s a strong culture of collaboration, and people genuinely care about solving hard problems and improving the business. The company is evolving quickly, which creates opportunities to have real impact and influence on both product and strategy. Our CEO, Jager, deserves a lot of credit for setting a clear vision for where the company is headed. He brings transparency, urgency, and a willingness to make difficult decisions when needed, while continuing to push the organization toward innovation and long-term growth. It’s clear he cares deeply about the business and the people building it. Overall, Crunchbase is a strong place for people who enjoy building, learning, and contributing to a company that is actively evolving its products, strategy, and market position.

Cons

Like many companies going through transformation, there can be ambiguity at times, and priorities can shift quickly as the business evolves. Teams that are adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment tend to do well here.

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