Flexible, feedback-focused, and fast-paced startup with a much-appreciated emphasis on company culture - Anonymous employee Ethena Employee Review

4.0
12 May 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

+ Fully remote and flexible without any threat of going in-person or hybrid + I feel valued both on my team and externally + My work makes an impact — both within the company and in the industry more broadly because of our product and mission statement + The company is small enough that I know everyone and can feel comfortable starting a conversation with anyone, including execs and C-suite + Excellent manager training + Good pay + Transparent DEI goals

Cons

+ Medical coverage leaves a bit to be desired, particularly for those based outside of New York + No 401k matching + I don't think folks at the associate or analyst level enjoy quite as many benefits as those higher up on the org chart (in terms of training, growth opportunities, autonomy, pay scale, etc.) + Startup life means the future is uncertain, which contributes to an (understandable) lack of structure and predictability + There may not even be an agreed-upon job title to strive for after the role you were hired for, so you'll need to be prepared to think creatively and advocate for your own growth

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5.0
28 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

They practice what they preach and really care about their employees

Cons

Salaries could be better until the equity turns into something more liquid

3.0
3 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Solid client base of incredible enterprise and midmarket companies, with a fantastic product. Very good benefits and flexibility. Great learning experience and opportunity to build up your network of investors and c-suite contacts. The product is agile and the team is willing to make updates and add new features quickly and efficiently. Responsive, elite sales enablement is ready to provide anything and everything you need to crush your quota.

Cons

I have never been more micromanaged in my life, to the point I was making mistakes because I was so anxious about making mistakes. Closing deals with whales were overlooked while there was ample time and energy to point out errors, many of them minor. They tout a culture of open feedback, which is extremely important to any team member who wants to succeed. However, there were many times multiple department managers would tell me that another manager had feedback for me, but the manager with that feedback did not approach me, I was expected to go out of my way to ask for it. It felt more like a test to see if I would "go the extra mile" rather than make positive changes to my work as quickly as possible.

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