running the perfect "how to kill a startup" playbook - Director runZero Employee Review

1.0
28 Jul 2023
Recommend
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Pros

runZero has a phenomenal benefits package, including really good terms on equity.

Cons

Every day it becomes more clear that Chris is way out of his league as CEO. He would likely continue to be a decent mid-level product marketer...but that skillset (big surprise) has not translated to being even close to competent at leading a business. How the board has let this continue is mind-boggling. HD is a bit better as he's quite clearly a technical genius, but along with Chris, he's out of his league in helping to run a business. The over-bloated exec team, in general, is the least inspiring I've ever encountered. How do you rally a team around a vision when you don't have one?

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5.0
19 Dec 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great teams that collaborate well together and genuinely enjoy each other. Interesting, differentiated product and technology. Transparent leadership. Remote-first culture that actually works.

Cons

Increasing employee turnover, especially in leadership and sales. Limited opportunities for growth.

5.0
3 Jul 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Culture is incredible - Coworkers are all incredibly friendly and honestly a pleasure to work with - Very interesting product - Some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity industry are working here - You genuinely feel like you're not just a cog in the machine - you have the autonomy to make real, meaningful impact - Totally remote - Compensation and overall benefits package is incredible - salary is very generous, health care totally paid by the company, fantastic 401k match, etc - HD, the CEO, is not afraid to get into the code or jump on customer calls or answer support tickets - he does not act like he's above anyone else because he is CEO. It's very evident that he cares deeply for the success of the company and product which is refreshing to see. He is a tremendous leader.

Cons

I can't think of any at this moment

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