Toxic culture with worst management and worst leader - Anonymous employee Aarki Employee Review

The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and very results-driven. You’re constantly learning and being challenged, which makes every day feel meaningful. Leadership is highly engaged and transparent. They set ambitious goals and push the company forward with clear direction, while also being approachable. The products are innovative, especially in AI/ML for marketing. It feels like we’re building something with real impact in the industry. Lots of opportunities for growth if you’re proactive and motivated.

The pace can be intense at times. If you’re not comfortable with a high-speed, high-expectation environment, it might feel overwhelming.

The company seems to be struggling to attract and retain talent, leading them to offer above market compensation. The benefits package tends to be quite good.

I found the product to be fundamentally flawed and lacking effective leadership. The sales team appears disorganized and poorly managed, which has contributed to frustration throughout the organization. Additionally, the engineering team has experienced significant turnover, with three different heads in just two years. The CEO seems more focused on social media presence than on the operational management of the company, leading to concerns about the direction we’re heading. Despite ambitions for growth, the company struggles to achieve profitability, highlighting a disconnect between vision and reality. Moreover, the claim of being an AI driven company doesn’t align with the actual product capabilities, contrary to what is suggested in PR communications. The head office's facilities are also lacking, with only one gender-neutral bathroom for a large team. There’s an unfortunate political climate within the company, with pressure on employees to support specific political agendas, which can create a divisive atmosphere. Infighting and backstabbing have become all too common, detracting from our productivity and focus. Stock performance has been disappointing, and it often feels like we’re working around the clock (including weekends and holidays) with expectations that seem to apply only to those below senior leadership levels. RTO policies are inconsistent, benefiting only those in higher positions. The ultimate ownership by Skillz Inc. raises additional concerns about long-term viability. Overall, my experience here has highlighted many operational issues that need to be addressed for the company to succeed.