Not a great experience - Account Director Carta Employee Review

2.0
16 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great work life balance: Managers also make work life balance a priority and are supportive, unlimited PTO was super nice and we were encouraged to take time off - Benefits were great: Really good paid time off for maternity/paternity leave + co-workers are ready to help with coverage, lunches in office were really good - Equity package was competitive - Overall, people were nice and friendly, I just think lack of training, resources, and talent made it hard for internal teams to successfully collaborate

Cons

- Senior Management felt unorganized at times: lots of turnover with senior leadership and it often felt like the company made major decisions on a whim - Management gives ZERO feedback on performance: no constructive feedback was ever given to me personally, even when asked - Performance tracking was a nightmare (same for variable compensation): our quarterly targets/ variable comp changed EVERY SINGLE quarter I was at Carta. It was extremely hard to feel successful in the role - Training sucked: I felt like I had no idea how to do a lot of my job even after 6mo in the role. Training was a lot of outdated videos and minimal 1-1 instruction from actual teammates who knew what they were doing

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5.0
27 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable company with good sized team. You won’t feel alone tackling any problem. Revenue or run way is not an issue.

Cons

Tech debt and frequent reshuffling.

1.0
3 Jun 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Carta has a strong product, a respected brand, and many talented employees who are passionate about their work. The company moves quickly and provides opportunities to work alongside smart colleagues across the organization.

Cons

The culture can feel cliquish and political, where success is sometimes influenced more by relationships and visibility than impact. Leadership frequently shifts priorities, creating confusion around expectations and making it difficult to execute effectively. There can also be a disconnect between executive leadership and the realities faced by teams, while managers are not always equipped to provide clear guidance, advocate for their teams, or help navigate competing priorities.

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