Not for the faint-hearted, and I loved it - Marketing Director Optimizely Employee Review

4.0
Feb 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Sizeable, profitable, clear product vision, some great leaders, strong brand.

Cons

Chaotic, hectic, challenging... but all are good in portions! Wading through the merging of 5-6 acquired companies was taxing.

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Optimizely Response
3mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback and for the impact you made during your time at Optimizely. We’re glad to hear you valued our product vision, brand strength, and the leaders you worked with — and we especially appreciate your perspective on the pace and challenge of the environment. You’re absolutely right that integrating multiple acquisitions can be complex and, at times, demanding. As we continue to evolve, we remain focused on driving greater clarity, making deliberate decisions, and building a strong, sustainable foundation for the future. Thank you again for your contributions and for taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you continued success in your next chapter.

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Cons

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Optimizely Response
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We truly appreciate your feedback and your commitment over the past year. At Optimizely, we are committed to being an AI-first company, and a huge part of that is ensuring our team has the tools and training needed to succeed. Hearing that you feel well-enabled on our AI initiatives is a strong validation of that effort. Thank you for your hard work!
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Cons

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