January reviews

2.5

24% would recommend to a friend

(45 total reviews)

24% positive business outlook

January has an employee rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 45 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The January employee rating is 31% below average for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

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45 reviews
5.0
Oct 3, 2023

Fast paced startup, great culture and tons of learning potential

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great Culture: January has a great culture. The people are not only very smart, but also genuinely care about the product and the company's mission. Continuous Learning: As part of the Gen AI team for the past 7 months, I can attest that every day presents a new learning curve. It's both exciting and rewarding to apply the latest in General AI to real-world challenges in the health tech domain. Transformative Product: January is going through a transformation. Being a part of this transformation has been both an honor and an adventure. Management: Collaborative Culture: The camaraderie and collaboration within the entire team are noteworthy. Stable Company: The company has a good runway and funds to continue its mission. Final Thoughts: For those who are passionate about diving deep into cutting-edge technology and witnessing the tangible impact of their work, January is the place to be. I see myself working here

Cons

Resource Allocation: January has a lot of cool and innovative ideas, there can be limitations in resources which sometimes demands wearing multiple hats. It requires adaptability and a constant learning mindset to keep up.

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January Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback, in particular about how January is a great place for continuous learning and professional growth.
5.0
Jun 29, 2023

A great place to make a difference

Anonymous employee
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Pros

January is a small company with the resources of a large company. We have the advantage of being nimble, but with the safety nets that are often not afforded to startups. While AI and health are now sexy fields, that wasn't always the case. This means that the people who are here, really want to be here. Everyone takes ownership and wants to see the company succeed in a big way. By far the best part of my job, though, is working with our CEO, Noosheen Hashemi. She's not only a fount of knowledge and experience, but she's one of the kindest and most generous people I've ever met. She constantly goes out of her way for employees, and a common refrain from her during 1:1s is, "I want to make sure you're having a good time here." It makes no rational sense for a person who'd already achieved her level of success to embark upon a grueling startup journey––but she embodies the missionary mindset that characterizes our company culture, and her passion is infectious and highly motivating.

Cons

Honestly, not many. I've worked my fair share of trivial, paper-pushing roles where I had the appearance of being busy without making a substantial impact. This is probably the hardest job I've worked, both in terms of the intellectual and time demands, but it's immensely cool to be making a substantial contribution.

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January Response
3y
Thank you for your enthusiasm for January's mission to impact health outcomes greatly.
5.0
Nov 8, 2022

Best-in-class team with a huge opportunity to revolutionize the industry

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Incredibly smart team. A product with clear differentiation thanks to its AI and machine learning. Great culture with great people; each employee is making a real, tangible difference. CEO is truly passionate about the cause and helping people increase their healthspan. Big opportunity to capture an exploding market.

Cons

V1 product was ok but needed some work; the team decided to pivot and focus on developing a new, best-in-class V2 experience. This decision should pay dividends in the future but it did delay plans to scale.

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January Response
3y
Thank you for the review and for being part of this best-in-class team revolutionizing the health industry.
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