Worst mistake ever - Sr. Account Executive EDB Employee Review

1.0
27 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Wellness Fridays are fun having an extra day off every month

Cons

The quest to make EDB Postgres an AI company isn't working and failing. Analytics is worst in class while Oracle to Postgres migrations is non-existent as prospects take EDB sales quote, give it to Oracle and magically get better Oracle pricing and never go with EDB Postgres, EDB needs partners for DB2 and Oracle migrations as EDB services is weak and lack talent for these complex migrations. The platform barely works and limited customers use it. High customer churn. High turnover of employees in all departments. Various and continual high turnover of sales leaders and sales types. Competitor replacement program is a disaster as truly not a like for like replacement. The product team knows it, the sales team knows it—it's not fun. Employees have been promised equity, but the company is so far away from being good and getting bought. The continual company changes, team cuts, repositions and rebrands, relaunches, and continual changing strategy shifts have not moved EDB forward; they've lost strong talent and heart in the process. The marketing team lacks real talent and energy. EDB is imploding quitely. Constantly missed sales forecasts, quarter over quarter and your smaller competitors like CrunchyData and Nano acquired by Snowflake and DataBricks should be an embarrassment as IBM will NOT acquire EDB.

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EDB Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience at EDB did not meet your expectations. While this review is difficult to read, we take all feedback seriously and view it as an opportunity to learn and improve. At EDB, we are on a bold journey to innovate and expand the potential of Postgres in a rapidly evolving data and AI landscape. Like any company pursuing transformation, we acknowledge there have been growing pains—including organisational changes and strategic pivots—as we build toward our long-term vision. These shifts are never taken lightly and are always made with the intention of strengthening our future. We are proud of our teams, including product, engineering, and services, who work hard to support our customers through complex challenges. While no organisation is perfect, we strive to create an environment of continuous improvement, learning, and support. The feedback around employee experience, leadership, and transparency is especially important to us, and we are actively investing in these areas. Wellness, trust, and collaboration remain key priorities across EDB. We understand that transformation brings both uncertainty and opportunity, and we remain committed to fostering a culture where our people can grow, contribute, and thrive. We encourage you to reach out to your People Partner should you wish to discuss your concerns in more detail. —The EDB Team

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Cons

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EDB Response
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Thank you for your response, we truly appreciate your feedback. We value all of our employees and are excited for you to continue your journey with us at EDB!
5.0
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Pros

EDB is totally one of those rare companies where the mission and the people align perfectly. We’re at the forefront of enterprise Postgres and AI and that’s not just marketing speak. It’s the reality of our work every single day. The team is incredibly talented, collaborative, and generous with their knowledge. Whether you’re working across engineering, product, or customer-facing roles, you’ll find people who are deeply invested in both the technology and each other’s success. Leadership has a clear, compelling vision for where EDB is headed, especialy around sovereign data and AI; they communicate this with conviction. It’s empowering to work somewhere where you can see the roadmap and understand how your contributions fit into the big picture. Career growth is real here. EDB lives its core value of “Grow and Evolve”. I’ve experienced it firsthand, and I’ve watched colleagues step into bigger roles as the company continues to scale.

Cons

EDB moves fast, which is mostly a feature, not a bug. If you thrive in a high-energy environment and enjoy wearing multiple hats, you’ll love it. Those who prefer a slower, more structured pace may find the workload demanding at times.

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EDB Response
2mo
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and for your dedication to the EDB mission! It’s rewarding to know that our vision for AI and Postgres is empowering you to do your best work. We truly believe our 'Grow and Evolve' value is what sets us apart, and seeing team members like you step into bigger roles as we scale is exactly what we strive for. We hear you on the importance of prioritizing team capacity as we maintain this momentum—sustaining our 'startup' heart while building an enterprise future is a journey we’re proud to take with you. Thanks for being a part of our success!
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