a fragile business with so many ways to fail - Anonymous employee Prosper.com Employee Review

3.0
Jul 19, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

close to bart, beverage & snacks, decent 401K match

Cons

we are operating a vulnerable business with so many ways to die: credit risk, technology, culture, efficiency, profitability, and capital--which is really the main culprit of the recent upheaval. Several month ago, management made the decision to lay off 28% employees because of their wrong assessment of the industry in last year--they were over-reliant on literally a couple institutional investors while expanded business as well as workforce crazily at the expense of worsening credit and overpaying for an acquisition which they dumped almost entirely in this massive lay-off. Admittedly the business is now in a much better shape because the company is sleeker and it's investing heavily in diversifying funding sources, but other issues remain. Engineers are in a toxic environment where they can only resort to glassdoor for expressing grievance (CEO's response is "people have different perspectives blabla"). There's no real CTO and cronyism is pervasive. On the business side, former COO with deep banking experience had left to join a competitor, and people had been following suit. A fair perception of this company should be mildly positive. Capital team is energetic and able to deliver good news. Risk team has very capable leaders and excellent analysts. Fundamentals of the portfolio are sound and investors' interest has warmed up. It's reasonable to expect the business to last longer than some people think here, but again, this business is so fragile that the margin of error is small. It also needs to treat its employees better to stop the workforce attrition

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5.0
Apr 27, 2026
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Pros

I have truly enjoyed my time at Prosper. It is a company that offers genuine opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges within your role. I absolutely love my team, my manager, and find the work itself deeply fulfilling. One of the standouts for me is the leadership. Having come from a previous company where leadership was hesitant to make difficult choices, which led to multiple rounds of layoffs, I have a massive appreciation for how Prosper’s leadership operates. They are willing to make short-term, sometimes unpopular decisions because they prioritize the long-term safety and stability of all employees. It is a huge relief to work for a financially stable organization where I can see myself building a long-term career. Prosper is also one of the most diverse companies I have been a part of. From my perspective, the compensation is very competitive compared to other industry ranges I have seen, and the benefits offerings meet my needs.

Cons

While the leadership makes the right calls for long-term stability, the resulting tough decisions can sometimes be difficult to navigate in the moment, the transparency behind the decisions is super helpful.

4.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Fast-paced environment, able to directly contribute to company goals Good people who genuinely believe in the mission We regularly hear customer testimonials detailing how we've had a positive impact on their lives Leadership is transparent about company performance Only 2 days a week in the office

Cons

The company performed well in 2025, but we didn't see some benefits return until this year which has caused residual frustration Smaller teams offer less growth opportunity Some mid-level leaders manage up very well Pay is okay, but not competitive with larger tech companies

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