no WFH is their biggest mistake - Business Development PitchBook Employee Review

3.0
Jul 16, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Have worked at PitchBook for a few years and learned a lot about Finance and Saas Sales. There are some incredible managers that can make a big difference in your growth at the company and overall experience.

Cons

PitchBook is refusing to be flexible with their WFH policy despite "embracing and driving change" being a core tenant. They will continue to lose a lot of good people for this. It makes no sense as we are hitting records in revenue during WFH. The CEO makes all the rules without listening to the people who have clearly voiced a need for flexibility and have the success story to back up the request. Also they have a huge diversity issue and despite pouring money into "looking into it" we saw no tangible results/change. This leads to big problems in company culture and what is celebrated.

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5.0
Jun 4, 2026
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Pros

chill team, not too much work, really nice people

Cons

cliquey and announced a 5 day in person rule after hiring 50% of its company on a hybrid promise

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PitchBook Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you had a positive experience with your team and colleagues. We recognize that changes to workplace expectations can be challenging, and we continue to focus on communicating clearly as decisions evolve.
2.0
Apr 13, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Solid product, talented peers, and meaningful exposure to the private markets. You can build useful skills in account management and other customer-facing roles. Many individual contributors are smart, capable, and supportive of one another.

Cons

The biggest risk here is not the product or the day-to-day work - it is leadership. In some offices and teams, senior leaders create an environment where trust is low, expectations are inconsistent, and favoritism or perception can matter more than performance. Instead of clear direction and constructive support, employees are often left dealing with shifting standards, mixed messages, and a culture where appearances matter too much. Basic respect is not always there, and some leaders rely on intimidation rather than good management. Speaking up, asking questions, or challenging something professionally does not always help and can sometimes work against you. This is especially hard on strong performers. Taking on more usually leads to more pressure, not more support or recognition. Once leadership forms a negative view of someone, it can be difficult to change, even when that person is delivering results. Over time, the environment can feel political, discouraging, and draining. The result is predictable: burnout, disengagement, and avoidable turnover. A number of talented people have left not because they were incapable, but because the leadership culture made the job unsustainable.

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PitchBook Response
2mo
Thank you for the candid feedback. We’re glad you value the product and your peers. We take concerns about leadership consistency and trust very seriously. Creating clear expectations, fair management, and respectful leadership is an ongoing focus for us. I encourage you to reach out to your executive team leader or HR leadership so we can discuss your concerns directly.
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