Quite simply, the worst company I have ever worked for. - Anonymous employee PitchBook Employee Review

1.0
10 Dec 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I thought a long time about posting a review on this site, since I prefer to share positive experiences vs. negative ones. However, during my interview process, I was pointed towards this websites by current employees who wanted to let me know of the work environment without getting in trouble. I was taken aback after reading the reviews, but I assumed the reviews were posted by a few incompetent folks who were let go and I didn’t take them to heart. I am choosing to share my experience, because I hope well-educated job seekers will see my post and think twice before accepting a position at PitchBook Data, Inc. Starting with the positives: There are many lovely and intelligent people working at PitchBook The product is close to its nearest competitors in terms of feature-sets and price

Cons

Stated plainly, it has the worst managerment I have ever worked with. The negativity and micro-management permeate the entire organization and have stunted the growth of an otherwise decent start-up. He treats others in a blatantly disrespectful manner. I have personally experienced this and I have seen it happen to many others. The people who have worked there for a long time are afraid of him and they make jokes about it, but it is beyond unacceptable. There is a generous ONE WEEK Maternity. This is not a culture that values work/ life balance. The internet is on lockdown because people are not trusted to do their work. The hiring philosophy is to hire kids right out of college and work them to the bone because you can get them cheap and they don't know that people are not treated like this at real companies. When I was "let go", I was offered 2 weeks severance in exchange for signing an agreement saying that I would not say negative things about the company, and it specifically called out this website, because negative press has been such an issue for PitchBook and John in the past. Every offense would have been punishable by a "$25,000 liquidated breach". Obviously, I didn't sign it. PitchBook has been unable to keep sales and marketing leadership due to management issues and from my personal experience they do not value or respect sales and marketing people. ...I could go on, but my goal in posting is not to vent but to deter smart, capable people from making the mistake of working here. Please don't make the same mistake I did.

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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you had a positive experience with your team and colleagues. We recognize that changes to workplace expectations can be challenging, and we continue to focus on communicating clearly as decisions evolve.
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Solid product, talented peers, and meaningful exposure to the private markets. You can build useful skills in account management and other customer-facing roles. Many individual contributors are smart, capable, and supportive of one another.

Cons

The biggest risk here is not the product or the day-to-day work - it is leadership. In some offices and teams, senior leaders create an environment where trust is low, expectations are inconsistent, and favoritism or perception can matter more than performance. Instead of clear direction and constructive support, employees are often left dealing with shifting standards, mixed messages, and a culture where appearances matter too much. Basic respect is not always there, and some leaders rely on intimidation rather than good management. Speaking up, asking questions, or challenging something professionally does not always help and can sometimes work against you. This is especially hard on strong performers. Taking on more usually leads to more pressure, not more support or recognition. Once leadership forms a negative view of someone, it can be difficult to change, even when that person is delivering results. Over time, the environment can feel political, discouraging, and draining. The result is predictable: burnout, disengagement, and avoidable turnover. A number of talented people have left not because they were incapable, but because the leadership culture made the job unsustainable.

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Thank you for the candid feedback. We’re glad you value the product and your peers. We take concerns about leadership consistency and trust very seriously. Creating clear expectations, fair management, and respectful leadership is an ongoing focus for us. I encourage you to reach out to your executive team leader or HR leadership so we can discuss your concerns directly.
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