Exciting startup to be a part of - Anonymous employee BetterUp Employee Review

5.0
11 Jan 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Incredible people and product. People here are 100% mission driven and truly want to make a difference in the world through technology and coaching - So much to learn and tons of personal growth. I've learned more in the year I've been here about who I am personally than I have in a long time at other companies - A lot of work that requires building and creativity. It's a startup so the idea of building from scratch rings true. BetterUp wants to do things thoughtfully so there will be a high bar that pushes you to really value crafts(wo)manship.

Cons

- It is a growing startup so we're developing and learning along the way. No company is perfect, but BetterUp has all the most sincere intentions of building teams and an environment that is reflective of really amazing values and mindsets. - So much to do, so little time. It does sometimes feel overwhelming, but BetterUp helps its employees to see the value in being part of this rocketship... this is a one of a kind company and we're paving the way towards intense growth and some major wins, so the fast paced and need to be flexible is necessary. This isn't for everyone, but if you're excited about the work ahead and being a direct owner and contributor, it'll be worth it!

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5.0
17 Jun 2026
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Pros

Amazing team Rewarding cross functional work Interesting tasks Learning opportunities Flexible work schedule

Cons

As this is a contractor role, there are no benefits

5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Nearly 8 years in, and the work still pulls me forward. What keeps me at BetterUp is that the problems are genuinely hard and genuinely worth solving. I came from engineering, so I'm wired to care about infrastructure, not just features, and this is one of the rare places where you can build something foundational and actually see it move metrics, clear escalations, and unblock a whole go-to-market motion. The mission isn't decorative here. I can feel the thread between the work and the outcome. BetterUp also trusts you to figure things out across lanes. I've written SQL, prototyped with AI tools, facilitated workshops, and co-designed vendor strategy, all as a PM, because the culture doesn't penalize curiosity or reaching into adjacent territory. And honestly, some of my closest friendships came out of this place. The people I work with, on engineering, on cross-functional teams, and in peer mentorship, are people I genuinely learn from and, in some cases, people I can't imagine not having in my life. That combination of meaningful infrastructure work, real trust, and people who challenge you and become your people is not easy to find. The benefits span beyond general work-life-balance, if you're curious about something, there's always an open door to learn and contribute. As a woman in tech, I cherish the fact that our colleagues listen to women, and our insight is taken into account instead of just ignored. It's nice to feel safe at work, able to speak your mind freely.

Cons

If you want a boring job, this is not the place for you.

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