Kernel reviews

4.3

73% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)
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Ryan Field

100% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Kernel has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Kernel employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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35 reviews
1.0
Nov 29, 2017

We’re sinking

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Pros

You get to change what you’re doing every 3 says based on a never ending “pivot”. No project you work on will ever see the light of day because our CEO can’t make any decisions for himself and let’s the recruiters make high level decisions.

Cons

Everything. 11 people were just fired. That’s after 6 other people were fired in the 3 months before. Employees have moved states and even continents to be here. They have uprooted their families and sacrificed stable careers. There is no care given once our CEO decides he doesn’t think they smile enough. He asks for pledges of loyalty. He rewards yes men.

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Kernel Response
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I am sympathetic to the opinions of former team members and I appreciate every person who made significant life changes to come to Kernel. We are a startup. Startups are risky. That’s especially true at a company like Kernel which is attempting to do something incredibly hard and audacious that’s never been done before. We’re traversing a winding road complete with switchback and detours. What we’re attempting to do, to build the world’s most advanced neural interfaces to read and write neural code, requires both complex technical and scientific analysis and nuanced judgement calls that take into account near and long term objectives. As we evolve, so will our needs. These are not normal circumstances, even among startups. We’re rigorous in following first principles based scientific, technical and business analysis. In doing this, I am not perfect, our team is not perfect, how we work together is not perfect. It is by definition frontier science. Given the imperfection and inherent challenges of being human and working with other humans, it’s the way in which we deliberate, make decisions, and adapt that matters most. It’s a process and we’re getting better at it every day. I sincerely wish this person all the best. Bryan Johnson Founder, CEO
5.0
Nov 29, 2017

Ambitious and Audacious Mission

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Pros

*Day to day work is fast paced and dynamic *Amazing CEO who has a clear vision. His passion for Kernel’s mission is infectious and inspiring *Wicked smart colleagues *Unlimited opportunities to grow. No one will stop you from learning new things, helping other teams (if time permits of course), and increasing your skillset.

Cons

There isn't a career path that you don't create yourself. In my opinion this is a pro rather than a con because it allows you to be in control. You cannot put yourself on cruise control. The work is rigorous and demanding, but the opportunities are endless.

5.0
Sep 26, 2017

Innovative & ambitious mission, CEO, and employees

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Pros

-Kernel's CEO is steadfast in effectively leading his group to achieve the company's goals which, if achieved, will alter humanity -Invigorating environment that does not relent in its forward moving dogma -No egos amongst employees. The company culture is supportive, inclusive, and inquisitive. -Strong communication between CEO/upper management and other employees (Recurrent reviews and consistent emphasis on honest communication) -Strong flexibility in terms of accommodating all employees individual needs (work location, hours, compensation, etc.)

Cons

-Long hours (this company is not for you if you aren't willing to put work first)

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