AlphaSights reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(2,010 total reviews)
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Max Cartellieri

79% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

AlphaSights has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,010 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AlphaSights employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management et conseil aux entreprises industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Jun 18, 2025

The best company I ever worked for

Recommend
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Pros

- MBA tuition support: AlphaSights sponsors 70k USD support with NO RETURN obligations for managers, and 35k USD for senior associates. A few of my colleagues and myself got sponsored to transition to top MBA programs - Superb career advancement: AlphaSights offers a lot of internal mobility options and very quick career progression. Within a span of 4 years, I worked both in New York and Hong Kong offices, have frequently travelled to Dubai, Korea, and Japan offices and rotated to multiple teams. I also got to be a manager within 2 years and the role is no joke - it involves everything from complete account ownership to people management and hiring decisions. - Fantastic work culture and management support: most of my colleagues have quickly become friends. Especially in our HK office as 90% of people are with international background. My VP and SVPs had constant touchpoints with me and I always felt heard and that my opinion mattered.

Cons

- Really not a cons as such - but the environment here is for hustlers. People who are willing to go an extra mile, work extra hard and learn VERY quick. If you like a challenge and thrive in results-oriented environment, AlphaSights will be perfect for you. People who didn't like it here mostly were simply not habitat fit for the fast pace of the role.

3.0
Jun 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Young culture, open to making large bonuses

Cons

Micromangement, toxic work environment with a lot of gossip among managers about associates (basically all they do)

5.0
Jun 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

AlphaSights has been a fantastic start to my career. I took on a lot of responsibility early, which helped me learn quickly. It was tough at first, but I gained valuable business skills. Plus, their long-term career support was a game-changer: I received a $70k scholarship for an MBA at the London Business School, with no obligation to return to work at AlphaSights. I quickly moved up to Manager, building and leading a team that grew significantly. We drove millions in revenue, supported global expansion, and worked closely with clients. This fast-paced ownership helped me gain a lot of leadership and strategic experience early on. The company has a strong, client-focused culture. Everyone is driven to deliver value for clients. AlphaSights balances hard work with fun, offering regular social events. It's easy to form friendships with smart, supportive colleagues here. I got real global exposure. I worked with diverse teams, managing people from over 10 different nationalities. I connected with thousands of experts globally and even visited the New York and Dubai offices. AlphaSights provided good hands-on training in key skills like communication, leadership, sales, client management, data analysis, presentation, and negotiation. I also gained a good understanding of many global industries.

Cons

Demanding Pace: The work here is very fast-paced and focuses heavily on results. This means you develop quickly and learn to solve problems on your own. It might not be the best fit if you prefer a slower, more structured environment.

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