Nepotistic tech bro culture - Anonymous employee Stake Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- A lot of the mid-junior levels are really nice people and try hard. - Nice office with snacks and a coffee machine - CEO seems genuine.

Cons

- Incredibly male dominated culture that's very dismissive towards women. - A few C-Suite and senior management (especially in tech, product and marketing) are incredibly cliquey and unpleasant people. - Alcohol-focused culture. If you're not a drinker, expect to be cut out. - Incredibly micromanaging culture that can verge on bullying. - Very high turnover: a lot of people don't pass probation or quickly leave after a couple of months, often with no warning. - People who've been there for a long time seem to get a free pass no matter what. - Claim to be doing good for people's finances but in reality design a product that encourages spending to boost Stake's fees.

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Stake Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at Stake did not reflect the kind of environment we aim to create. We recognise the concerns you’ve raised around inclusion, leadership behaviour, and team culture. Creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and supported, regardless of gender or background, is a priority for us, and it’s clear from your feedback that we have more work to do in this area. We also acknowledge that the experience people have with their managers can significantly shape their time at Stake. As we’ve grown, we’ve introduced more first time managers, and we are continuing to invest in training, feedback, and accountability to ensure they are setting the right standards and supporting their teams effectively. In terms of culture and social environment, we want our workplace to feel inclusive to everyone. While experiences can vary across teams and individuals, we are continuing to evolve how we approach team events and day to day culture to ensure people feel comfortable and included. We take concerns around behaviour, fairness, and respect seriously, and we are committed to improving in these areas. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and wish you all the best moving forward.

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Thank you for the review. Although, based on your location it seems as if you have the wrong company since we don't have any operations in Denver. Wishing you all the best!
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