Good fit for creative types - Product Manager Lively Employee Review

4.0
Aug 13, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

You get to ACTUALLY build new products and features -- I've worked for other companies with in-house software teams, and a core frustration was that real innovation was a pipe dream. It was such a breath of fresh air to be able to launch so many new products and features, and we're not showing any signs of slowing down Ideas are welcomed -- the whole point of Lively is to disrupt the subpar status quo within a seemingly complacent industry. Lively's lean team makes it a great environment for sharing your ideas. Direct channels to leadership, including executives, are always open to everyone at anytime. You can make a real impact -- Lively is lean. Lively wants to disrupt. If you want to ensure the hours you spend working actually make a difference, as opposed to feeling like you're running on a hamster wheel, Lively is likely a good fit for you. High expectation of employees -- Some may argue this is a con. For me, it's a positive. Yes, you'll be expected to care, to be flexible, and to do good work. But so will everyone else. And working on a whole team of folks with that mindset is REALLY fun, with a lot of opportunities to be proud of the work you do together.

Cons

Not much to say here -- 401k match would be nice

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5.0
Oct 8, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits, PTO, Understanding Managers, Friendly and Smart Coworkers, Ethical Leadership

Cons

Work Volume could be high and unevenly distributed during the busy times. Sometimes difficult to communicate with Engineering or outside vendors in a timely manner.

4.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great senior leadership & co-founder culture. Fun company to work for, growing and very focused on customer experience

Cons

There is a certain mid manager that is a true culture vulture. Be warned.

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