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      Leadership is lost, accountability is nonexistent, and fear drives the culture. - GTM Motive Employee Review

      2.0
      May 14, 2025
      Gtm
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I started during the KeepTruckin days and went through a lot of changes with this company. Many layoff periods, hiring freezes, goal switching, etc. One thing that is clear is that Motive runs as a meritocracy -- if you're good at your job, you'll be promoted, get a significant raise, get more shares, etc. If you're bad, you get the axe. Good benefits, and some A1 people who work here.

      Cons

      Motive has been saying they're going to IPO for over four years. Leadership always puts the delay on macroeconomic conditions, but when you look closer, it’s clear there’s a lot more going on internally. I’ve seen plenty of people get fired the day before their equity was set to vest. People here live in constant fear of being let go every quarter. There’s no real transparency, and honestly, it feels like no one at the top knows what the hell they’re doing. The remote work situation is even more frustrating. I’d estimate 80% of employees don’t actually do anything—they stay “green,” keep their cameras off in meetings, and ride it out. It’s blatant. Meanwhile, the remaining 20% are keeping the company afloat, burning out trying to pick up the slack. Not sure if this is common across tech right now, but Motive leadership either needs to bring people back to the office or finally start holding people accountable. The current model isn’t sustainable.

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      Motive Response
      9mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed perspective. We’re glad to hear you’ve valued the opportunities for merit-based growth, our benefits, and the talented colleagues you’ve worked with. We also recognize that transparency, accountability, and stability are critical to the employee experience. While Motive continues to evolve and navigate changes in the industry, we remain committed to fostering a culture of trust, clarity, and fairness. Your feedback is important as we work toward strengthening consistency and ensuring employees feel supported in the long term.

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      5.0
      Jun 28, 2026
      Acount executive
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Great company and product. Shoaib is a great CEO

      Cons

      Hype and noise valued too highly

      5.0
      Jun 7, 2026
      Sr engineering manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong people and culture. Genuinely good colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a place where talented people want to do good work. After many years here, the quality of the people is the thing I'd point to first. Real mission and real product. The work matters — building technology that has a tangible safety impact in the physical world. That gives the work a sense of purpose that's hard to find elsewhere.

      Cons

      Leadership and organizational clarity could be stronger. As the company has grown, clearer direction, more consistent decision-making, and steadier organizational structure would help people do their best work. Uncertainty. Periods of structural and strategic change can create a sense of instability that's tiring over time, even for people who are otherwise very committed to the company.

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