Disappointing Leadership and "People Team" - Manager Ontic Employee Review

2.0
2 Feb 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Unique industry with interesting goals. Hybrid work environment. There are some very talented people here Solid CEO, he's smart, kind, and direct

Cons

Disturbing people in leadership on the HR side. One of them casually mentioned allowing her kids to dress up like homeless people due to the rise in homelessness in Austin. Inappropriate handling of ADA issues Some leadership have a difficult time with accountability and communication Unrealistic expectations on small teams - far beyond "start up" norms Extremely unrealistic timelines Toxic and unprofessional personalities Lots of clique mentality, especially on the "People Team" Lack of diversity and women in leadership Pay was below the industry norm for my role and expertise No career development from direct manager

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5.0
24 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Ontic has some of the most passionate and talented people I’ve ever worked with. There’s a shared sense of purpose around building something that truly matters - bringing better technology and experiences to an industry that’s long been underserved. The mission and the community we’ve built along the way make it a place you can feel proud to be part of. Ontic isn’t afraid to take big swings, and that ambition has fueled a lot of our growth. Even when we’ve stretched too far, leadership has been willing to redirect resources and adapt, which shows maturity and awareness as we grow.

Cons

As we transition from a scrappy startup to a more structured scale-up, there are growing pains. We sometimes sign up for more than we should, and the pace of change can be intense. The increasing layers of management mean communication and alignment are more critical than ever - sometimes decisions or strategy shifts aren’t communicated as clearly or consistently as they could be. That can make it hard for teams to stay connected to the “why” behind priorities.

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