Learn as much as you can then get out as quick as you can. - Account Manager Sparkart Group Employee Review

3.0
Mar 19, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- An extremely hands on learning experience. - Exposure to interesting clients. - Innovative design and engineering teams. - Great location, easily accessible by public transportation and smack in the middle of all Uptown Oakland has to offer.

Cons

- Work life balance is non-existent. - Highest turnover I have ever experienced. - Little direction as to where the company is headed. Projects constantly getting prioritized, re-prioritized, with little to no notice.

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Sparkart Group Response
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Since this review was written, we have made much improvement with turnaround, and reorganized our departments in a way that we can better keep track of projects and priorities. We appreciate both the positive and negative feedback, as it helps us understand our flaws and allows for some necessary reflection on our practices. Thank you for your time spent with us.

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5.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Working at Sparkart has been genuinely transformative. This team embodies everything you'd hope for in a modern company: passion, innovation, and genuine care for both people and craft. The founder brings Silicon Valley-caliber vision and stays impressively current with emerging tech trends. His genius-level thinking pushes the company into new territories while keeping us grounded in what matters most: serving the music industry we all love. The GM deserves special recognition as one of the best leaders I've ever worked with. He creates an environment where people genuinely matter, transforming even remote work into something you look forward to each day. His authentic care for the team sets the tone for the entire company culture. Sparkart operates at the intersection of music, technology, and AI, and we're not just keeping up with trends, we're setting them. The team constantly pushes boundaries, exploring new possibilities and implementing cutting-edge solutions. If you're someone who thrives on innovation and wants to be part of shaping the future of music commerce, this is your place. The caliber of artists and organizations we work with speaks volumes. These aren't just contracts; they're partnerships with top-tier names in the industry, giving you unparalleled exposure to meaningful, high-impact work. Every single person here genuinely loves what they do. That collective passion for the music and tech industries creates an energy that's contagious. It's rare to find a workplace where enthusiasm is the norm rather than the exception.

Cons

Honestly, I'm hard-pressed to find any. If I had to mention something, it would be that the fast pace of innovation means you need to stay adaptable and eager to learn constantly, but for the right person, that's a feature, not a bug.

3.0
Aug 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fully remote, minimal micro management, opportunities to make improvements, nice CEO and upper management, chill co-workers

Cons

No growth opportunities, not great pay, no 401k matching, average PTO, never truly "off the clock", annual raise is as minimal as it comes, still described as "start-up" after 25+ years

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