Principal - Anonymous employee Founders Fund Employee Review

3.0
Oct 14, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Founders Fund occupies wonderfully lavish offices in the Presidio with an amazing view of the bay. These cushy offices and frequent offsites are great perks. They also have good deal flow and a flexible mandate.

Cons

The Founders Fund partnership and broader team is political and cliquey. Work is treated as a zero sum game. The quality of personnel should be higher.

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5.0
Jun 13, 2018
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Pros

- Team of truly independent thinkers with unique backgrounds -- I don't just learn from my colleagues on a daily basis, I also enjoy spending time with them - Opportunity to work with brilliant founders tackling important problems in science and technology - Lack of bureaucracy - Culture that encourages free thought and respectful debate on a wide range issues

Cons

- Not a con for the team here, but it is a fast-paced, challenging, high intensity environment - The team is relatively small, so employees have a lot of autonomy (but also ample opportunities for collaboration) -- not a fit if you're someone that needs a lot of coaching or hand-holding

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5.0
Jun 9, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Tight knit team! Adaptable and hyper intelligent people everywhere you turn, and dedicated to great technology. Not a traditional VC in any shape. Competitive benefits and attention to personal wellness.

Cons

Some processes or communication can be very vague, but if you aren't afraid to speak up and ask, not a real con.

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