Own Company reviews

3.8

61% would recommend to a friend

(361 total reviews)

Sam Gutmann

69% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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
5.0
Jan 24, 2023

Once in a Career Opportunity

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Outstanding leadership, market-leading products, excellent strategic decsionmaking, company has strong culture and lives its values and invests in its employees. Highly collaborative culture that eschews politics. I have worked at several tech companies, large and small, and this has the potential to be the best.

Cons

Like most tech companies, OwnBackup had to adjust from a world of abundant capital that put a premium on top-line growth, to one of scarce capital that puts a premium on profitability. OwnBackup adjusted quickly and intelligently. It was painful, but the company is now positioned to weather the current economic cycle and emerge one of the winners. OwnBackup is a smart, no-nonsense, results-oriented culture, not a fit for those who put lifestyle above the thrill and effort of building a great company.

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Own Company Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We are pleased to know that you’re enjoying your time at OwnBackup, and have had a positive experience here.
3.0
Jan 19, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture Office is nice

Cons

Seemed a little reckless with Vegas trip midway through the year only to lay off a few hundred people a few months later.

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Own Company Response
3y
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on our company culture. We spare no effort in ensuring our working environment and culture are the best they can be. Our mid-year kickoff was an investment in our employees and was planned over a year in advance before market conditions shifted. We respond to market conditions in real-time as everyone else does, and make the best decisions possible given the information we have at the time. Thank you.
4.0
Jan 17, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great Culture Relaxed Environment Smart People Fun Great products

Cons

Paranoid leadership False Promises Poor Communication Uncertain Vision Uncompetitive

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Own Company Response
3y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. One of our core values as a company is, ‘culture is as important as results.’ We strive to create an incredible workplace culture through our office environment, our management, employee benefits and perks, and our overall goals and objectives. A second value is building trust through transparency, which we hold ourselves accountable to daily. An example of how we are continuing to build trust and enhance transparency is through enhancing talent routines including performance reviews and goal setting. To further build trust, each month at Town Hall, we discuss the company’s defining objectives and standard operating goals, and our progress against them. Thank you.
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