High star reviews are damage control - Anonymous employee Cie Employee Review

2.0
May 3, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

the people: office staff, coworkers, and leads

Cons

the management. The CEO is alright, but those levels in between the team leads and him lack of career growth

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Cie Response
8y
It is great to see that you enjoy our coworkers and leads! We do understand about career growth. As a smaller company we find that there are a few gaps for the next step in someone’s career. As we keep growing and with an emphasis on employee goals we hope to create bridges to get our employees to keep growing with us. We appreciate your feedback, and always feel free to reach out to me if you have any other thoughts or suggestions! - Natasha, HR Generalist

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5.0
Mar 20, 2023
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Pros

Cie is an organization full of talented individuals who are experts in their field. No matter the title, Cie's leaders give you a seat at the table. They encourage you to share ideas and try new things. I've never learned so much under one roof. Challenges days exist at Cie, but boring ones do not. There is no other team that you would want in your corner.

Cons

No cons come to mind.

2.0
Dec 14, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Are they a startup incubator, a content marketing agency, or a venture studio? No one at the company even knows! If you want to work with a bunch of incompetent people give Cie a try! Leadership constantly shifts the company’s priorities, chasing buzzwords and trends rather than fostering a clear and focused strategy. This leaves teams scrambling to hit moving targets, often without proper guidance or resources. There’s little to no long-term planning, which results in projects being abandoned or pivoted at the whim of the execs. Employees are treated like expendable assets, not valued contributors. Promotions and opportunities handed out based on favoritism rather than merit. Meanwhile, truly talented people either burn out or get laid off without performance evaluations.

Cons

No room for any professional growth

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Cie Response
1y
Thank you, your feedback is noted. Cie's mission is to build and grow innovative companies that solve real-world problems. This requires constant adaptation, and our current unique approach - blending startup incubation, venture building, and corporate partnerships - is intentional. It’s embracing change that has allowed us to drive meaningful impact since 1998. That adaptability has led to real results: we created Cie Games, which was acquired by GluMobile for $100M in 2013; we launched Nativo, which patented native advertising and raised $32M in funding; we built ASAP Tire, which was acquired in 2018; and we grew Titan School Solutions, which was acquired by LINQ for $75M. These are just a few examples of how our ability to evolve has fueled success. Clarity and stability are important, and we continuously refine how we operate to balance both. Growth at Cie is based on impact, leadership, and the ability to develop others. We prioritize promoting from within and ensuring our team members have opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways. We’re proud of what we’ve built and remain committed to fostering an environment where driven individuals can thrive.
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