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The Greatest Place to Learn from the Best - Anonymous employee Draper University Employee Review

5.0
28 Mar 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Draper University is a place like no other. Work here if you are looking to challenge yourself and learn from the best entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Immersing yourself is the greatest way to learn and that is just what Draper University will do for you.

Cons

We are a lean team at Draper University so you will need to be able to wear many different hats. This is a skill that can be challenging for many, but if this is where you thrive, then Draper University is the place for you.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
9 Sept 2024
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Pros

- Meet and network with pre-seed to seed-stage founders from all around the world - Learn about entrepreneurship from industry experts that give talks at Draper University - Stable business outlook (B2G business with big government contracts) - Mostly hard-working and friendly colleagues - Live at Draper University rent-free - Some food is provided during programs

Cons

- Work 70-90 hour weeks with below market rate salary and no overtime pay (essentially getting minimum wage or less considering the hours worked) - Due to living at the workplace, you are essentially on-call 24/7 and can be asked to do many last-minute tasks. Difficult to have a work-life balance. - Constantly understaffed so you'll have to wear many hats and also do manual labor - No bonus / incentive structure in place, working harder or more hours is not rewarded - Minimal upward career trajectory and growth within the organization - Nepotism and toxic work culture - Management does not care about staff wellbeing or career growth - Highly disorganized and lacking in structure/processes although they have been running these entrepreneurship programs for over a decade - No healthcare insurance or benefits - No work visa sponsorship, contracts international staff without providing work visas

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