UnderDefense Reviews

The CEO’s management style is toxic, immature, and unprofessional, leaving you with a constant sense of unease. He micromanages nearly every aspect of the day-to-day operations across most teams. Despite claiming to have the highest sales IQ, his decisions often suggest otherwise. There’s no structured onboarding or ramp-up period for business development roles. Instead, you’re handed poorly written, long-winded pdfs - that’s the extent of their "training." No clear processes, no high-level guidance, just disorganization. From day one, everything you know and do will be questioned. The CEO disregards your background and expertise, insisting on using his clunky presentation and email templates, which have proven ineffective time and again. Prepare for daily critiques and rude comments about your approach. There’s zero independence or trust- you’re expected to follow his rules without question. Company has a high turnover rate: they’re looking for people who will stay silent and comply. The company, based in Ukraine, aims to break into the U.S. market, but their brand isn’t strong enough to succeed. If you’re American or Canadian, you might want to think twice before joining. HR processes? Practically non-existent. Lastly, don’t be fooled by the glowing 5-star reviews. Many of them are written under pressure from the CEO, who doesn’t hesitate to threaten employees with consequences for not complying.

Working here can be incredibly challenging, largely due to the CEO's management style. There is an overwhelming amount of micromanagement—something that, in 2024, is a serious red flag for any workplace. You might find yourself out of a job within the first week or two if the CEO doesn't see a "spark" in you right away. Unfortunately, there's little understanding that some processes take time—weeks or even months—to set up properly. Instead, there's an expectation that everything should happen in a matter of days. They may hire you for your expertise and ideas, but once you're in, they question everything you know. Instead of being allowed to implement your proven methods, you're forced to adopt their approach, which often doesn’t work. This creates a constant feeling of doubt, leaving you questioning your own abilities. The CEO’s opinion is the only one that matters here. Your input? It's often dismissed or treated as irrelevant because, apparently, the CEO knows better about everything. There’s this unspoken expectation that you should just be grateful to have the job. No matter how much you achieve or how much money you generate for the company, if the CEO decides that he wants you out, you're out. Long-lasting results or not, today could be your last day without warning. Working here is particularly hard because the founder is involved in every single department—HR, finance, content, engineering, sales, marketing—you name it. It's difficult to do your job effectively when the CEO believes in knowing everything.