High expectations and no return - Anonymous employee Vanta Employee Review

3.0
Sep 26, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- one of two category leaders - great ICs/teammates - decent to great benefits - great investors - strong performance - has become a reputable brand to have on resume

Cons

- poor WLB most of the time - CRO has too much power, can finger point at or make demands of multiple teams while never having to take accountability for sales performance - company asks a lot of employees but gives nothing in return to make you feel better about heavy workload and working hard to take on more, ie no COLA raises despite inflation, performance raise only (for only half the company), no events other than office happy hours, have to jump through hoops for team off sites - C suite/exec team lacks a leader who can really rally people - very smart/cerebral team but they can’t motivate, which is needed given how easy it is to get burnt out at vanta - like most startups, lots of managers who are in the role due to being in the right place at the right time, not necessarily strong people managers - lots of competition driving down deal size

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5.0
Apr 21, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

REALLY talented team here - very smart people who are also humble and approachable. Strong leadership bench. The company sets clear goals that they communicate them effectively so it's clear what we're marching towards together. Also, love that we're remote! Gives me a ton of work/life flexibility.

Cons

Normal start-up growth spurt changes - lots of hiring and changes with team structure for some orgs but it all feels natural to where we're at in our growth journey.

2.0
May 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Most roles offer the flexibility to work remotely. The product is well-regarded in the market, and the company continues to grow. Healthcare benefits are solid and competitive. The environment is fast-paced, with an expectation to ramp up quickly and contribute from day one. While support may be limited, this creates an opportunity to learn rapidly and build skills in a short amount of time. This is a good fit for someone who thrives in a high-energy setting, though it may be challenging for those looking for a more gradual onboarding experience.

Cons

There are too many layers of management and not nearly enough support staff to actually get work done. Leadership is often ineffective and heavily focused on micromanaging rather than enabling teams to succeed. At the executive level, there’s a clear emphasis on public image over employee well-being or building a healthy company culture. The environment is chaotic and reactive—everything is treated like an emergency. Employees are routinely expected to perform work well above their role and pay grade, with little to no support. If you struggle under those conditions, the response is punitive rather than supportive. Turnover is extremely high, and leadership does not seem to address the root causes. The company sells the role as a great opportunity during the interview process, but the reality does not match—felt like a bait-and-switch. “Flexible PTO” is misleading in practice. Taking real time off is difficult without falling behind, and catching up often means working nights or weekends. Work-life balance is essentially nonexistent, with constant after-hours emails, Slack messages, and texts.

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