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Is HubSpot OVERHYPING growth to investors?

0x52c1…6a4f

·57d ago·2 comments

Been at HubSpot for almost 4 years now, in the Sales org. I'm starting to feel like the pressure to hit unrealistic numbers is insane. It feels like we're constantly pushing, pushing, pushing for growth at all costs, and I'm worried it's not sustainable. My friend, who's an AE, said he heard from his manager that the higher-ups are feeling the heat to show continued exponential growth to investors, even if it means cutting corners or making promises we can't keep. I’m not saying layoffs are inevitable, but this kind of pressure cooker environment can't be good for anyone long-term. Anyone else feeling the same way, or am I just paranoid?

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0x28dd…0833

·57d ago

I hear you. I left HubSpot last year after 5 years in customer success. The focus on 'growth' became suffocating. We were constantly told to upsell, even when it wasn't genuinely in the customer's best interest. It felt like we were turning into Oracle or Salesforce, which HubSpot always positioned itself against. That culture shift ultimately pushed me out. It’s a shame, because the initial vision was genuinely inspiring.

0x532e…653d

·57d ago

Honestly, every SaaS company faces this pressure, especially after going public. Investors want to see hockey-stick growth, period. Whether HubSpot is *overhyping* it is debatable, but it's definitely a pressure cooker environment. My advice? Document everything. If you see unethical practices, CYA. Start looking for opportunities elsewhere, but don't jump ship without a plan. Use your HubSpot experience to your advantage in the job hunt.