Kernel Reviews

Job security. The other review was spot on. At this point, the company fired more people than there are currently employed. Most startups are started with an idea and then get $. Kernel was founded with $ and is still looking for its idea. Because of that they are always 'pivoting' to the next idea. That's fine, but the problem is, at every pivot they hire the best talent only to let them go few months later at the next pivot. People have moved across the country and left vice-president positions at huge corporations only to be let go in a few months. So just know, if you join Kernel, be very conscious of the risks. Also, as in any startup, there is a cultural expectation of hard work and longer hours. In many of Kernel's departments, expect to work 9-7. Influence is increasingly being concentrated in the hands of 'business development' (which has little neurotech experiance), while scientists have diminishing say.

Everything. 11 people were just fired. That’s after 6 other people were fired in the 3 months before. Employees have moved states and even continents to be here. They have uprooted their families and sacrificed stable careers. There is no care given once our CEO decides he doesn’t think they smile enough. He asks for pledges of loyalty. He rewards yes men.