Worst Leadership in Industry - Anonymous employee Karius Employee Review

1.0
9 May 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good technology. Test that can save lives. Free lunch every day. Happy Hours on Fridays. Most people are great.

Cons

Leadership decided to lay-off all of their commercial team during COVID. Not because of funding, they just received $168 million in series B funding. Told everyone we were safe through the shutdown and that they would take care of us through all of this. No loyalty what so ever to any employee that works here. CEO can’t run a commercial team to save his life. Good Luck to Customer Success selling this test with no sales reps. Laying 25% of your company off during a worldwide pandemic will never benefit you. People will remember this forever.

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Karius Response
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We are very sorry to hear this about your experience at Karius. We value all of our current and former employees’ feedback so we would be happy to learn more about what specifically it was that was not positive during your time here and how we can improve. Please feel free to contact HR to discuss anytime. We wish you the best.

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5.0
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Pros

Working at Karius has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s inspiring to be part of a company that’s truly at the forefront of infectious disease diagnostics, using cutting-edge technology to change lives. What I love most about Karius is the strong sense of purpose—everyone is deeply aligned with the mission to save lives through better diagnostics. The organization has a collaborative and supportive culture, where people at all levels contribute their ideas and expertise. Leadership is transparent and open to feedback, which fosters trust and continuous improvement. Opportunities for growth are abundant, and innovation is encouraged across all teams. It’s exciting to be part of a company that combines science, technology, and passion to make a real difference in the world. I feel challenged, valued, and inspired every day. If you’re looking to work with talented, driven colleagues and make a tangible impact in healthcare, Karius is the place to be.

Cons

This isn't a con really - just be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, Things move quickly, and priorities can shift rapidly. It’s exciting, but for those who are not used to it, it can become overwhelming. But, adaptability and agility are skills that you can always hone in on.

4.0
3 Jun 2026
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Pros

Product is incredible and life changing

Cons

Lack of strategy at times

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