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Quickstart Technologies

Is this your company?

Worst company that I have worked for in my life. - Account Manager Quickstart Technologies Employee Review

1.0
Aug 1, 2019
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Pros

You learn how a company shouldn't be run.

Cons

This company is a joke starting at the top. - The CEO has no clue what is going on with the business and makes rash changes that help no one. - Sales manager tries to strong arm customers into purchasing and lost multiple deals due to this. - The support team doesn't help the customers and leaves them questioning why they chose to bring their business to QuickStart. - I can't begin to count the amount of times that classes were canceled last minute on customers leaving them with time off that was supposed to be used for training. - The product itself is not up to par with the industry standards, in fact I heard the lead engineer say " The platform would break if you threw water at it, I don't know how you guys are able to sell it, but you guys are good at it!" - You spend more time trying to fix problems that someone else caused then being able to do your own job. - Multiple people will be calling on your accounts and end up making not only the company look bad but you as well. - There are no processes or procedures (that make sense at least). - The location of the office in Austin is a nightmare for traffic and the CEO wants you to go there so he can use the office space that he owns because he can't get it leased out. - It's an open floor so it gets loud when people are making calls. - There is no guidance and the "training" they put you through is extremely lacking. - The monthly and quarterly all hands are basically the CEO patting himself on the back for what he thinks is a good job, when in reality he's one of the biggest issues. - The "leads" they give you are nowhere near qualified and are very seldom fruitful. - They say they are accredited with universities that they aren't and you have to explain that to customers. - They want to get the deal in even if the tactics they use are immoral, because as they like to say " Quota and cash are KING."

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Quickstart Technologies Response
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Saddest part is, when majority of us lack in producing desired results, we start blaming external factors for our failures. That's the reason why companies like QuickStart maintain transparency through their policies, procedures, monthly / quarterly All Hands meetings along customer and employee satisfaction surveys in order to share where we stand and aim to be; and simultaneously provide platform to seek open and honest feedback.

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5.0
Feb 27, 2026
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Pros

If you have initiative, your voice matters. I had the ability to shape product structure, priorities, and cross-functional collaboration rather than simply operating within a fixed framework. Also, being part of strategic milestones, including company's acquisitions, gave me hands-on experience navigating complexity, integration challenges, and scaling decisions in real time. It was truly challenging but great learning experience

Cons

This company evolves quickly. Priorities can shift, structures adapt, and not everyone will feel comfortable in that level of constant movement.

1.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Remote work is the ONLY pro about working for this company.

Cons

My experience working at QuickStart was extremely disappointing. Leadership lacked transparency, communication was often unclear, and employees frequently felt afraid to speak up or share concerns. The culture created an environment where many people felt they had to walk on eggshells rather than collaborate openly. What concerned me most was the disconnect between what prospective students were promised and what was ultimately delivered. Students invest significant amounts of money expecting a high-quality educational experience, yet the reality often fell short of the expectations set during the enrollment process. The focus seemed to be placed heavily on revenue and enrollment numbers rather than student outcomes and long-term success. There was constant pressure to meet enrollment goals, and at times it felt as though ethical concerns took a back seat to hitting targets. Instead of fostering a student-first culture, the organization appeared primarily driven by its bottom line. For anyone considering employment or enrollment, I would encourage you to do your research, ask detailed questions, and carefully evaluate whether the organization’s values align with your expectations.

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