How are you still in business? - Anonymous employee Risepoint Employee Review

1.0
Feb 25, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Negative experience at Academic Partnerships.

Cons

Revolving door for those who are trying to do the right thing. Horrible mismanagement and disorganization, almost exclusively at the top. Higher level individuals are focused and obsessed with titles like "Senior Vice President", "Executive Director", or "Manager of this/that" without any care for those working under them. A very power-hungry culture is ingrained in the people at AP and it all starts at the top. No policies or procedures are put into place for doing things. This is alarming not only for the company, but also for employees who are signing up to be treated unfairly. Fear is instilled in the people due to changes happening constantly and abruptly. There is no say in any of these changes -you must accept them or be forced to leave. If you speak up you will be looked down upon by upper management. This is a poorly run business with corrupt individuals running the show. The higher-ups waltz around the 8th and 9th floors with their business suits on, making sure everyone notices and realizes that they are in power. It seems the only way AP is still around is because the founder is a very wealthy individual who can fire SVPs and pay them severance to stay away and not make a peep (aka - pay them to stay quiet). The number of people who have had jobs with AP is surreal - just look on LinkedIn at the number of people who have held a position with AP for less than a year. Each position has had an insurmountable amount of people in the roles - again, a revolving door. People come and work for a few months and leave once they see how poorly mismanaged and corrupt this company truly is. I don't ever post reviews on these websites but this is one worth warning others about. My position that I left at AP 3 years ago has now seen two others in it and as of recently, the latest person just left. This place was a nightmare and I am really relieved to have gotten out when I did.

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5.0
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Having spent the past year at Risepoint, one of the things I appreciate most is that the organization genuinely values people. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives. The mission is important, but so is the recognition that the people advancing that mission matter too. For professionals passionate about education, workforce development, healthcare, and creating opportunities for others, Risepoint offers a chance to contribute to work that has lasting impact.

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Risepoint Response
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Thank you for sharing such a warm reflection on your first year. It's genuinely encouraging to hear that collaboration, inclusion, and a sense of purpose have defined your experience so far. Those are the result of the people here showing up for each other every day, and you're a part of that. We're especially glad that our mission has resonated with you. Doing work that matters, alongside people who care about it, is something we think about a lot when it comes to the kind of environment we want to build and sustain. Knowing that balance, growth, and meaningful contribution are coming through in your day-to-day experience is exactly what we hope to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for the energy you bring to the team. We're grateful to have you at Risepoint and look forward to continuing to grow together.
2.0
Jun 24, 2026
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Pros

Strategy at the surface looks great. The engine is interesting and effective, albeit the avenues of growth are quite limited—a great place to work on several interesting projects simultaneously.

Cons

Chaotic Decision-Making, No thoughts given by Exec Leadership to Change Management, Sequencing, and scaling things. Operations suffers from Poor Exec Leadership, a lack of thoughtful execution, and proper planning. Some parts of the organization are being run as a fiefdom. No processes and micro-management. No work-life balance.

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