Clasp Reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)

Tess Michaels

85% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Clasp has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Clasp employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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20 reviews
1.0
Apr 9, 2026

Don’t do it

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Interesting, fast-paced startup…lots of well meaning team members and a desire to do good.

Cons

Another review said it all: leadership is toxic and spends more time on self promotion and PR. Spend time learning about their own employee retention, impact, and satisfaction. If you’re in love with the mission, there are other players in the space that are more worthy of your energy.

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Clasp Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing this, and for the three years you gave to Clasp. We're sorry to hear these sentiments and that our intentional decision to invest in brand building and growth left you feeling this way. We are and have been actively investing in how we lead, communicate, and support our team - from executive coaching and monthly manager trainings to eNPS surveys that help us stay close to how our team is really feeling. We remain deeply committed to building something people are proud to be part of.
5.0
May 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Clasp is one of those places where the mission isn’t just words—it shows up in the work, and it’s genuinely motivating. The team is thoughtful, collaborative, and really capable, and you get a ton of trust and ownership. If you’re proactive, you can have real impact quickly, learn a lot, and really feel like you're making a difference in people's lives. Leadership is also a big plus: Tess is extremely smart, a great visionary, and one of the kindest founders out there.

Cons

Like all startups, it’s a lot of work and long hours, especially during busy stretches. Priorities can shift quickly as the company learns, and because the team is lean you’ll wear multiple hats—which can be exciting, but also intense.

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Clasp Response
1mo
Thank you! You've captured exactly what we're trying to build: a place where the mission is real, the people are exceptional, and there's room to grow fast if you bring the right energy. We're lucky to have people like you on the team. Means a lot.
2.0
Aug 20, 2024

Going downhill fast

Recommend
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Pros

Good company to work for if you want to level up and learn a lot in a short amount of time.

Cons

Middle management makes no sense, there are way too many people with “manager” in their title. Middle management on the data team drove everyone out- the entire data science team left within a month of each other. There’s also a ton of goalpost moving when it comes to performance reviews. Very little advancement opportunities unless you are part of the clique and drink the koolaid. All of the best ICs have left leaving a team of middle managers by themselves but the finger will never be pointed at them.

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