Does things to teams, not with them - Software Engineer Risepoint Employee Review

3.0
Mar 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance. Fully remote. Sufficient compensation. Work is for a good cause (EdTech).

Cons

Leadership completely disconnected from the teams building their products. Leadership susceptible to ruthless cost-cutting and laying off entire teams to hire off-shore and near-shore contractors. Company values claim to do things WITH teams, not TO teams, but management has no power against the hottest trends that leadership falls prey to. Upon acquisition of teams, visionary leaders have been replaced without hesitation by workers who lack understanding of context and communication between teams is crumbling, weighing down the people who remain (for now). My advice? Use this company as a stepping stone and/or simply work your wage — the company's long-term survival will suffer due to their hiring practices.

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Risepoint Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. Your comments related to communication challenges have been shared with our leadership team, and we encourage you to discuss your concerns with your manager or People Business Partner.

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5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Having spent the past year at Risepoint, one of the things I appreciate most is that the organization genuinely values people. There is a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and creating an environment where employees can do meaningful work while maintaining balance in their lives. The mission is important, but so is the recognition that the people advancing that mission matter too. For professionals passionate about education, workforce development, healthcare, and creating opportunities for others, Risepoint offers a chance to contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Cons

Amazing and inclusive workplace for all

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Risepoint Response
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Thank you for sharing such a warm reflection on your first year. It's genuinely encouraging to hear that collaboration, inclusion, and a sense of purpose have defined your experience so far. Those are the result of the people here showing up for each other every day, and you're a part of that. We're especially glad that our mission has resonated with you. Doing work that matters, alongside people who care about it, is something we think about a lot when it comes to the kind of environment we want to build and sustain. Knowing that balance, growth, and meaningful contribution are coming through in your day-to-day experience is exactly what we hope to hear. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback and for the energy you bring to the team. We're grateful to have you at Risepoint and look forward to continuing to grow together.
2.0
Jun 24, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Strategy at the surface looks great. The engine is interesting and effective, albeit the avenues of growth are quite limited—a great place to work on several interesting projects simultaneously.

Cons

Chaotic Decision-Making, No thoughts given by Exec Leadership to Change Management, Sequencing, and scaling things. Operations suffers from Poor Exec Leadership, a lack of thoughtful execution, and proper planning. Some parts of the organization are being run as a fiefdom. No processes and micro-management. No work-life balance.

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