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      First in Class - Director Dataminr Employee Review

      5.0
      8 Oct 2024
      Director
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I’ve worked at Dataminr for over five years, and like any mid-sized tech startup, it has had its share of ups and downs. The company has given me the chance to explore different roles and take on a variety of responsibilities across the organization. Management is very supportive of cross-departmental moves, and it's rare to be turned down if you show both interest and competence. I’ve seen competitors and newer companies emerge, but from my perspective, they don’t match Dataminr’s scope and product offerings. It’s rewarding and reassuring to be at the forefront of this industry. We succeed on our own terms, without needing to imitate others to achieve success.

      Cons

      The company has high expectations and sometimes shifting performance metrics that can be stressful to understand during review time. Defining success in a role is challenging as impact is defined differently in each department. The daily operational work isn't always recognized as important as the next shiny project. That said, at any company, you should be your biggest champion and highlight the work to anyone listening.

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      Dataminr Response
      1y
      Thank you for writing a review. We are glad to hear that you enjoy working at Dataminr and have experienced professional growth and development during your time at the company. Our standout AI product is unique, and as a growing, cutting-edge company, things often change quickly. We appreciate your commitment and contributions to Dataminr.

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      5.0
      27 Jan 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great company with a very dynamic offering on AI for cyber security and physical security

      Cons

      Highly competitive market that is continuously evolving with AI

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      Dataminr Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you are excited about our dynamic AI offerings across cyber and physical security. While the market is indeed highly competitive and evolving rapidly with AI, we view this growth and movement as a driver for our innovation. We remain committed to staying at the forefront of the industry to ensure we continue providing mission-critical alerting for our global customers.
      1.0
      2 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      * Differentiated technology platform with real-time intelligence capabilities, particularly in the physical security and threat detection space

      Cons

      * Frequent leadership changes have made it difficult to maintain consistent strategic direction * Company initiatives often reset before prior efforts fully mature, creating execution gaps * Senior leadership structure can feel top-heavy, which at times slows decision-making and accountability * Market positioning in cybersecurity may not be as strong or clearly differentiated as competitors * Organizational changes have led to disruption and uncertainty for employees during transition periods * In some cases, expectations during the hiring process did not fully align with the day-to-day reality of the role * Strategic messaging is strong, but execution and follow-through can lag behind stated priorities

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