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      You.com

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      You.com reviews

      4.2

      89% would recommend to a friend

      (23 total reviews)

      Richard Socher

      87% approve of CEO

      77% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.4

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.5

      Work/Life balance

      You.com has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 23 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The You.com employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      23 reviews
      1.0
      Nov 27, 2024

      Egoistical Founders

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Coworkers are good, but the cons far outweigh the pros.

      Cons

      The founders are definitely intelligent people. Unfortunately raw intelligence doesn’t mean they also have business sense and leadership skills. Very often, when they are confronted with disagreements from employees, their only solution is to fire those employees instead of reasoning with them. I have seen perfectly capable, hard working people get fired just because they asked challenging yet well meaning questions. It seems their goal of starting this company is to serve their own ego. Almost all of the founding team who were here at the beginning couldn’t take it anymore and left, including CTO’s own best friend. Most of the department heads have turned over multiple times. If you are thinking about joining, good luck.

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      You.com Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re proud of the talented and committed team we’ve built, and we recognize that leading a fast-paced, evolving company can come with challenges, especially as we continue to evolve. While we do not align with the characterizations shared, we remain focused on fostering a culture of open communication, constructive feedback, and continuous improvement. Leadership decisions are never made lightly, and we strive to ensure they are rooted in the best interests of the team and company mission. We’re grateful for the time and efforts of all past and present employees, and we wish you the very best in your future.
      5.0
      Sep 22, 2024

      Fast-Paced AI Startup with Clear Strategy and Strong Culture

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - The company is fully remote, which offers a lot of flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. - You'll work with advanced AI technologies and build awesome stuff at the forefront of innovation. - The team is filled with passionate individuals who are genuinely excited about their work. - Employees are encouraged to prototype and demo their own innovations, which often influence the company's roadmap. - There are regular retros where employee feedback is actively taken into account. - The recent Series B fundraising provides financial stability and resources for scaling initiatives. Company has investor confidence for future growth.

      Cons

      - There's an ongoing challenge to find the right balance between building new features and addressing technical debt or refining existing systems. - The fast-paced startup environment might be overwhelming if you prefer a more structured or slower-paced workplace. - The company is evolving from a research-oriented startup to one that is finding product-market fit. Some team members are still adjusting to operating within a more mature organization, which can lead to occasional growing pains. (Edit after reading some of the other reviews: A lot of the negative reviews appear to be from former employees who are no longer with the company. Up-leveling talent means making some hard choices. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic team that's shaping the future of AI productivity, You.com is a great place to be!)

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      You.com Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful and balanced review. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility of our remote culture, the opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI technologies, and the spirit of innovation that drives our team. As we continue to scale and evolve, we recognize the importance of balancing speed with technical sustainability and are actively investing in systems to support long-term product quality. Transitioning from an early-stage startup to a more mature organization comes with change, and we’re committed to supporting our team through that journey while staying true to our mission. We appreciate your perspective and contributions, and we’re excited about what we’re building together.
      4.0
      Sep 20, 2024

      Good Vibe, Lots of Potential

      Ops team member
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people at YDC are motivated, talented and generally have good attitudes. Obviously the pressure looks different for every team - engineers and product feel it the most but people seem genuinely happy to be building a great groundbreaking product. My experience on the Ops team has been nothing but positive and I hope to continue to grow with the company.

      Cons

      The CEO and executive team have high expectations of their employees and for this reason turnover can be high at times. Ultimately I think the founders are very decisive leaders which I appreciate but I can understand how that feels or comes across to other areas of the business. It feels like YDC is going through growing pains right now which is to be expected and I think we’re all wondering how we will weather the storm.

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      You.com Response
      1y
      Thank you for your candid and constructive feedback. We’re thrilled to hear your experience on the Ops team has been so positive and that you feel inspired by the talent and motivation of your colleagues. We acknowledge that high-growth environments often come with ambitious goals and evolving dynamics, especially considering being at the forefront of technology! We believe in the potential of our people and the impact of the product we’re building. While that creates a high bar at times, we’re committed to supporting our teams through clear communication, strong leadership, and continued investment in our people. We appreciate your perspective and are excited to support your continued growth at you.com!
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