Rewarding, Fast-Paced Work Environment - Operations Forward Employee Review

5.0
13 Jun 2018
Recommend
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Pros

-Exciting, challenging problems to solve on a macro and daily scale -Worthwhile company Mission with a big team buy-in -Proximity to experienced entrepreneurs (co-founder team) with incredible product vision and willingness to share knowledge -People you work with and amongst genuinely care about you both as an employee and as an individual -Opportunities to take on projects outside of your scope to develop individual and team skills is invaluable -Culture of ownership helps to cultivate a meritocracy that governs the company, each voice is respected and heard

Cons

-For many employees there's higher volatility in your role, but each change often precipitates new opportunity for growth. It's a start-up. -Longer working hours for some roles / teams

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5.0
14 Jan 2026
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Pros

Supportive and collaborative team, strong product mindset, clear goals, and respect for design. High ownership, trust, and autonomy. Leadership is open to feedback, and designers are involved in real product decisions, not just visuals.

Cons

Fast-paced environment with a lot of responsibility, which may not be ideal for someone looking for a slower or more structured workflow. Priorities can shift as the company grows, but this is typical for scaling teams.

3.0
30 Sept 2025
Recommend
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Pros

1. Smart and friendly coworkers 2. Good engineering culture 3. Opportunities for growth

Cons

1. Not-profitable - Forward never found a working model to solve the problem, and anchored heavily on solutions that lacked market-fit evidence. Contradictory to the problem-focused culture at Forward. 2. The finance problems lead to urgency. Work was demanding and tough across the org. However, engineering velocity was not the problem to begin with, leading to a vicious cycle of unmet goals -> tighter deadlines. 3. Frequent and fundamental shifts in company priorities leading to disorganized sprints and planning. A lot of work were throw away despite long hours invested.

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