Talented team, but sales struggles create frustration - Sales Development Representative (SDR) Vanta Employee Review

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.

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.

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.

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.