- As other reviewers have mentioned, this "start-up culture" is mostly an illusion. The seemingly never-ending comparisons to Google (by members of this firm) are only qualified by free snacks. Google is a market-leader constantly investing in new ventures. AlphaSights is not. Most positions at Google (especially the more quantitative roles) demand critical thinking skills. AlphaSights does not.
- You will not learn any hard skills besides one-time selling over the phone. This skill is valuable, but not something I want to build my career on.
- Since the work does not require any analytic or quantitative skills whatsoever, the exit opportunities outside the "knowledge broker" space look incredibly limited.
- Poor overall benefits package (health insurance, retirement contributions, etc.) relative to other firms in the same space. In fact, many of their advertised benefits such as "subsidized gym memberships" and "reduced transit expenses" fall so short of expectations it is both hilarious and appalling.
- Way below market salary for larger consulting firms. Way WAY below market salary for finance firms.
