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      Own Company

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      Own Company reviews

      3.8

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (361 total reviews)

      Sam Gutmann

      69% approve of CEO

      62% positive business outlook

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      Own Company has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 361 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Own Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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      361 reviews
      2.0
      Sep 11, 2023

      Good product, terrible leadership

      Sales executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - The products (Backup, Seeding and Archive) do what it says they do. - Most employees are great and smart people

      Cons

      - Recent leadership decisions have impacted the business negatively: spamming prospects, forcing hands to sign quickly with pathetic discounts - Layoffs handled terribly - Sales strategy is not relying any more on the actual potential of the products - Core products lack innovation and the focus is spent on heavy/costly products and features instead of improving what's really important for the customers - Short term sales strategy used to inflate numbers for different regions

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      Own Company Response
      2y
      We agree with you that our products are great. In fact, we have over 500 five-star reviews on the Salesforce AppExchange, and over 6,000 happy customers. We understand that recent leadership decisions may have raised your concerns, but rest assured, our leadership team is committed to making the best decisions for the company's growth and success. We are constantly evaluating our strategies and are open to constructive feedback. The decision to reduce our workforce last year was not easy, however we handled and communicated them with empathy and transparency. We value all our employees and their contributions, past and present. Like most SaaS companies, OwnBackup will sometimes offer a discount to a potential customer in exchange for opting for a multi-year contract. However, we never apply pressure on customers or resort to unfair tactics. Innovation is at the core of our business, and we are continuously investing in research and development to bring amazing products and solutions to our customers. We encourage our employees to share their ideas and actively contribute to our innovation efforts.
      5.0
      Sep 8, 2023

      Great place to work IMO

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      the company takes an interest in developing you and your career they are extremely encouraging and supportive of a work life balance unlimited PTO great benefits great pay

      Cons

      there might be times where you need to find your own projects to work for the company. it can be a little confusing to get used to (its was for me) sometimes multiple things can flare up at once and it can be a little hectic work wise Remote senior managers reminding us to come to the office is a little insulting

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      Own Company Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts on our professional development strategy. We want to see our employees thrive, and we believe that continuous learning and development are key to both personal and professional success. That's why we provide many opportunities for our employees to learn and grow their professional development. One of which is our brand-new learning platform designed to make professional growth more accessible and engaging than ever before, launching this fall. We’re invested in our employee's success and their total well-being. We offer unlimited PTO to ensure that each employee is able to achieve a work/life balance that is unique to them. We also launched a summer hours program this year- closing offices and laptops worldwide at 1 p.m. on the last day of the work week. In addition, all employees hired within a reasonable commuting distance to the office are welcome to work in the office to foster connection and collaboration. Our employees enjoy a hybrid working schedule, which includes time working in office and from home.
      1.0
      Sep 7, 2023

      What A Cluster F !!!

      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -market leading data backup product to sell to Salesforce customers -sales training & tools for AE’s -private health insurance reimbursed -milestone cash bonuses in contract during 6-month ramp up -opportunity for equity in the company

      Cons

      -Just over 12 months after Australian (ANZ) operations commenced, and with no strategy, no support, no marketing, ANZ is underperforming. So HQ purged the entire ANZ sales team. They got rid of everyone in sales (except managers!). Then hired a bunch of replacement sales reps only to purge them too, 6 months later. This place is a graveyard for sales reps. -You’re just a line item on a spreadsheet here. Meaning no one feels their job is safe. As such managers will absolutely throw reps under the bus to buy themselves some extra time on this sinking ship. -Massively over hired sales reps relative to the total addressable market. -Go-to-market strategy outside the USA is a blank sheet of paper. -Endless lip service about HQ's commitment to ANZ operations but they never spent a cent here. Unsurprisingly, 2 years after launching, ANZ operations are basically shut down. -Many reps were ex-Salesforce and well connected within the Salesforce ecosystem which should make selling into Salesforce customers a slam dunk, however, sales territories were created with zero forethought and a copy & paste quota from the US, resulting in capable & experienced sales reps being set up to fail from the start.

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      Own Company Response
      2y
      Firstly, we would like to express our regret that your time with OwnBackup did not meet your expectations. We value all our employees and are committed to fostering a positive work environment for everyone. We are committed to providing our employees with the tools and resources to succeed in their roles. All of our employees- including sales representatives- are equipped with training, support, and access to the latest technologies to empower them to excel. Our sales territories are developed with a well-thought-out strategy, which takes into consideration market analysis, customer demographics, and the expertise of our sales reps. We continuously review and adjust these strategies to optimize our sales efforts. We are dedicated to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture where every employee's contributions are valued and recognized. We are always working to provide the best possible experience for our employees.
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