Business Development Institute

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Lack of long-term vision and transparency - Anonymous employee Business Development Institute Employee Review

2.0

17 Mar 2022

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Everyone at BDI is supportive, kind, and wants you to succeed. There's a lot of smart people who work here and you have the freedom to take on tasks in different areas according to your interests. Work from anywhere, virtual games, in-person beach day in the summer.

Cons

A few red flags to be wary of: Half of the full-time team has left in the past three months. The business wasn't profitable in 2021. The business model is struggling to adjust after covid. Leadership doesn't seem to have a vision for where the company will be 5 years from now. Pay isn't super competitive. CEO sugarcoats a lot of team-wide communication. The vibe really shifted during my time at BDI, from a cohesive, hardworking team, to a lot of stressed and unhappy people constantly dealing with work drama. It's a small, family-owned and run business with most employees under the age of 25.

Business Development Institute Response

Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate you recognizing that our team is supportive, kind and wants everyone to succeed. We also thank you for mentioning some highlights from our team culture. Turnover has been high the last several months while we have been making undergoing transitions in our operating model and also given that the job market has become more competitive for a small business like ours than at any other time in our 20-year history. Regarding our profitability, 2021 was challenging due to BDI being an event marketing agency greatly impacted by COVID. I agree with your advice regarding the need for transparency and hiring more senior people. We are actively working on that.

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5.0

6 Jul 2025

Community team member

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Pros

I was able to complete all necessary work as a community team member while maintaining a balance as a student to fulfill a full course load and explore additional hobbies. I could take on additional work in other areas and explore areas of interest within the company. Constantly working with Fortune 500 companies and exposed to numerous advances in tech, numerous industries, and people from all backgrounds. An exceptional team to work with, where each individual truly cares for each other and for the success of the company.

Cons

Tasks for the community team can be very repetitive while conducting outreach.

5.0

5 Jun 2025

Event coordinator

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Pros

- Great co-workers - Positive attitude - Great atmosphere - Helpful team with great leadership - Opportunity to learn new skills - Company understands work life balance and respects it

Cons

Working remote can be tough. However, everyone in the company is more than happy to help you with anything you need and offer any support you may need along the way.

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