The Rocketship - Anonymous employee Anaplan Employee Review

5.0
May 11, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Anaplan is not SpaceX but a Rocketship the team put in orbit in less than 3Y under Fred's leadership. This wouldn't have been possible without all of our customers, especially the first ones who put their badge on the line and trusted Fred and his (small) team at the time would be able to deliver. A lot of them were in SanFrancisco 9-10th of May for HUB16, our annual gathering. They all spontaneously applauded when the team thanked Fred for his 4 years with us.

Cons

Embarking on a Rocketship may have some drawbacks! things are changing at a fast pace, there is always more to do, but if you're enjoying what you do for living, it is just more fun then!

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- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

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2.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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Anaplan Response
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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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