26 Sept 2020
IdeaCrew Reviews
3.8
48% would recommend to a friend
Dan Thomas
100% approve of CEO
48% positive business outlook
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2.0
30 Mar 2026
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Pros
IdeaCrew has a knack for hiring fantastic people who are dedicated and committed to the work. The domain is challenging right now, but real impact can be found in it. Leadership mostly cares about the people there - and they walk the walk. When there's extra work to be done, they're usually right there with the team rather than just pointing at it. The remote-first setup is handled better than most companies manage - everyone stays engaged, communication is strong, and even junior folks don't get lost. The all-hands meetings a few times a year are genuinely good for team cohesion, and they cover travel for people not in the DC area, which matters.
Cons
IdeaCrew says yes to nearly everything clients ask for, and the team pays for it. Scope expansions, unpaid work, increasingly intense pressure - it piles up, and it's burned people out. Leadership has good intentions but struggles to push back on clients, and sets a frustrating example on the ground by ignoring problems in upcoming work and expecting the team to either catch them, suffer through them, or be blamed for not flagging them sooner. Usually it's some combination of all three. Every project is also treated as an opportunity to rip something out of the platform and redo it, which makes nearly everything more complex than the time and budget account for. Heroics become the norm. Work-life balance is bad - long nights, weeks well over 40 hours, and weekend work happen with real regularity.
5.0
27 Nov 2024
Recommend
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Pros
I am really enjoying my experience at IdeaCrew. The work environment is supportive and collaborative, and I feel valued as a team member. My colleagues are talented and always willing to lend a hand, and management is approachable and transparent. Wonderful benefits and I have appreciated the opportunities to grow and learn. Overall, it's a great place to work, with both personal and professional growth opportunities. Highly recommend!
Cons
The fast-paced nature of the job challenges me to grow and develop new skills.
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