Skip to contentSkip to footer
      employer cover photo
      employer logo
      employer logo

      Acumen

      Engaged employer

      Acumen reviews

      Great place to start/learn, communication could improve - Anonymous employee Acumen Employee Review

      3.0
      Mar 4, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Great place to start as a post-graduate as the company is owned by a Stanford professor - has collegiate feeling, consisting mostly of low to mid 20's - flexible work hours

      Cons

      - very little work/life balance - most managers do not have management skills - they were promoted because of seniority (definitely not all but applies to most) - poor communication from management which causes us to do something last minute and spend numerous hours on it after business hours - borderline laid back and unprofessional work atmosphere - company gives off vibe that employees are replaceable; therefore employees leave the company after around a year - sets company culture that this is not a good place to make a career out of

      avatar
      Acumen Response
      12y
      Thank you for this feedback. We are happy to hear you feel working under Managing Member and professor, Dr. Thomas MaCurdy is a great place as a post-graduate. You’ll be happy to hear our Human Resource department will be holding management training courses in the near future for all managers at Acumen.

      Explore other reviews about Acumen

      5.0
      Apr 18, 2026
      Associate researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - The work is intellectually engaging and gave me many chances to grow technically. - I learned a lot from talented coworkers and appreciated being part of projects with real-world relevance. - There was also good exposure to translating technical work into clear, usable takeaways.

      Cons

      - The work can be intense and detail-heavy, and deadlines can sometimes feel demanding. - Priorities may shift quickly, which can make it hard to plan ahead. - At times, the volume of revisions and fast pace can be stressful.

      avatar
      Acumen Response
      2mo
      We've heard that this type of feedback is helpful to new graduates and prospective applicants, particularly your perspective on the pros and cons of working here. Please continue to share your experiences during your career journey with us. We wish you the best!
      2.0
      Jun 26, 2026
      Research analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great people to work with overall

      Cons

      Management is disorganized No incentives to want to continue working there

      See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All
      Related searches: Acumen jobs | Acumen salaries | Acumen benefits | Acumen interviews
      Acumen reviewsAcumen review