Currently looking at some roles there. Seems like the consensus is that Quantcast sucks, but honestly what ad tech company isn't toxic and a complete clusterfork? And don't say TTD is a great place. I'll pass on that kool-aid. Comments in other Quantcast posts just say "run" but don't really mention what its systemic problems are. How's Quantcast doing now? Are they making any serious progress towards launching their self-service platform or is that a pipe dream? RF was a mess when Sizmek acquired us. But we were a lovable mess... And then Sizmek (Grether) took a massive dump, flucked everything up, and completely bungled the transition from managed to self-service. And we all know how that train wreck played out T___T
I like the company. Ppl are nice; a little too laid back for my taste. Product direction is getting better, I’d call it 50/50 to get a good exit.
Interviewed there a couple years ago. They had an employee passed out in a hammock in the common space. During one of the rounds, one of their leaders was busy making a paper ball from a water bottle label and threw it into the trash across the room.
No, RocketFuel ran out of money. Quantcast’s bottom line has never been negative since 2011. This year engineers had a nice salary raise and the new product direction seems promising.
What’s the sentiment at Sizmek post bankruptcy filing? Also why not TTD? Their stock and market sharing are killing it... Also, I don’t see any adtech acquisition paying off. The ship has sailed, many big companies don’t want deal with integration headaches right now. There’s lots of adtech begging to get bought but won’t.
And how does the equity for employees there? I interviewed with them and my comp package prior included RSUs but since it’s still pre-IPO, the recruiter said something about equity in the company.
It really depends on how much potential you believe the new direction has. The people staying there instead of going to FANG think it’ll work. However ask your HM to explain more or request a call with the CTO to understand.
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