51 Labs Reviews

2.8

36% would recommend to a friend

(8 total reviews)

47% positive business outlook

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8 reviews
1.0
6 May 2025

DO NOT work here.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Uhm, I got paid? That was pretty much the only Pros.

Cons

It was absolutely terrible. I'm telling you guys, DO NOT work here. If you're young and need a job, please don't go here. Management was basically non-existent, and they are in DIRE need of an HR department because Jesus Christ, they did so many things that a company should NOT be doing. Management was so invasive and I honestly felt so uncomfortable being in-office. They'll shower you with compliments in the beginning, tell you how great you are, and then a few weeks down the line you're scum to their shoes. They do not value their employees. I am pretty sure they hired like 7 people before me, and out of the 7, 5 of them quit. Also, Jordan needs to learn how to communicate with people. I don't understand why he is the way he is. It's not because "that's just how he is", he needs to actually learn to sit down and have a normal conversation with someone. He comes off WAY TOO invasive, and forces you to communicate in the way that he does (which is impossible). I really don't appreciate any of you in management. I'm sorry, but it had to be said. Be more professional, kind, and caring, that goes a long way. I was nothing but that in the first few weeks, and I just felt like I was being taken advantage of in the middle of pure chaos. Oh yeah! Be prepared for constant notifications during non-work hours, and yep, even on the weekends! How wonderful does that sound!

1.0
25 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work from home most days is truly the only pro I could give during my experience- apart from a few coworkers

Cons

I’m not sure where to begin here- first there is a senior account executive who is a total mean girl who was terrible to collaborate with and the CEO’s excuse it as her “personality” simply because she did nothing outside of working hours besides work more- by this I mean I would be getting tagged in projects at 10pm at night or 6am in the morning… including weekends. Secondly they preach work life balance but if you are asked to do something at 7pm you are expected to do it or you would get the cold shoulder. There is no structure at this organization and it’s pretty much figure it out yourself and if you don’t do it exactly how I want it, you’re wrong. The amount of hands in the pot and rounds of feedback was INSANE. A simple linked post would take 7 rounds of 3 different people telling you what to change because they had a higher title and would always use to to their advantage. Once I put my two week notice in, I didn’t even hear back from my CEO’s/ Manager before I had other coworkers calling me and sharing the negative things they were saying about me as a waited on acknowledgment that they received my notice. I can’t even begin to list the multiple other reason this organization overall destroyed my mental health but this is my hope to help share and save the next younger person in my shoes (which I have already heard from people who came after me how terrible their experience is/was)

4.0
15 Mar 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Loved my time at 51 Labs. Really recommend working here for anyone who: ...is looking to pivot into marketing--51L will pay competitively w/ little experience and train on the job ...is looking for insane exposure/access to private equity powerhouses--you'll be working directly with MDs and Partners ...wants to use a marketing skillset to pivot into BD Other pros: - promote and reward quickly - great crash course on private equity, venture capital, etc. - calendar flexibility, gym reimbursement - opportunity to not only do your job but materially grow and impact the business - a knack for hiring amazing people. made exceptional friends!

Cons

This organization moves FAST and you need to be ready. If you can handle this, it's not a con! Just be flexible for last minute shoots, responsibility shifting, project swaps, etc. Being a "builder" isn't just a plus at 51L, it's a must. Oftentimes you will be faced with writing your own process, learning by doing, etc. If you love innovating like this, not a con! Folks who can take an idea with little direction and see it to fully-realized-completion will do well here. Folks who can't may struggle.

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