So much potential, so much drama - Anonymous employee Iterable Employee Review

3.0
7 Aug 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Excellent perks and work/life balance, nice people, interesting space and tech challenges

Cons

non-competitive pay for the SF market, Micromanagement, way too many projects and not enough real work. Career advancement feels very much like a popularity contest and not merit-based. Co-founders behaving like they don't want to be there/don't know what to do.

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Iterable Response
6y
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your time with Iterable. We strive to provide a positive employee experience, and we're sorry to hear yours left something to be desired. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we invite you to reach out to us at hr@iterable.com.

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5.0
23 Mar 2026
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Pros

- New CEO and leadership show early signs of moving faster and better decision makers - Remote friendly culture - Competitive pay

Cons

- Average or below par team members get promotions all the time

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Iterable Response
2mo
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback! It’s great to hear that the shift in our leadership and the focus on moving faster is resonating with you. We are committed to building a culture of high performance and ensuring our promotion processes are fair and objective. Our new leadership expectations are a big part of that, designed to give us a shared standard for what "great" looks like at Iterable. I also appreciate your advice on staying close to our customers; that focus is exactly what we mean when we talk about our core value of "running as one." Thanks again for being part of the team and for your honest perspective. -Jim Bartolomea, CPCO
5.0
11 Mar 2026
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Pros

Iterable is one of those rare companies where the culture isn't a slide in an all-hands deck. It's something you actually feel every single day. There's a genuine warmth between teams, a "we're figuring this out together" energy that never tips into chaos because the leadership knows how to hold the room. The exec team is sharp, transparent, and treats employees like adults . You get context on decisions, not just directives. What's stood out most is the tangible investment in people: career development conversations that actually happen, managers who advocate for their teams, and a consistent signal that your growth matters beyond your current role. For anyone who's been burned by companies that say the right things but don't follow through, Iterable is different.

Cons

Growth at this stage of the company means priorities shift, and teams need to be comfortable with some ambiguity. Processes are still maturing in certain areas, which can occasionally slow execution. If you need a perfectly structured environment to do your best work, there's an adjustment period. But for the right person, that ambiguity is the opportunity.

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Iterable Response
2mo
I really appreciate you sharing such a thoughtful perspective on what it’s like to lead here at Iterable. It’s great to hear that our focus on transparency and "treating employees like adults" is being felt. Providing the "why" behind our decisions is something the executive team takes very seriously. You hit on a key point regarding the trade-off between speed and structure; while we're working hard to mature our systems, I love the mindset that the current ambiguity is actually an opening for talented people to shape our future. We are fully committed to keeping our foot on the gas when it comes to investing in our people and protecting the cultural intentionality that sets us apart. -Jim Bartolomea, CPCO
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