The Best People Working to Make the World a Better Place - Corporate & Leadership Recruiter Forward Employee Review

5.0
Apr 20, 2022
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Pros

I know every review mentions this, but the people at Forward are actually unbeatable. They not only are the most intelligent, driven, and passionate people I have ever worked with, but they also care so immensely about leaving the world a better place than they found it. This is an extremely rare combination in the start-up world and has made my last year at Forward a joy. There is also something very powerful to be said about working for a company that truly lives and breathes its mission - it's not some sticker we put above the door to put on the facade that we care about getting healthcare to the entire world, it is something this company works into its core and is visible no matter the team or project.

Cons

Typical to the start-up world, the hours aren't usually the typical 9-5, but the caveat to that is the projects you own and the work you do keep you interested and feeling like the work you're doing is meaningful, so it often doesn't feel beyond normal hours. Also typical to the start-up world, there are growing pains - a lot of tasks to take on and not hiring folks fast enough to handle them. I have been fortunate in these circumstances to own projects/tasks that at any other company, I would have never been trusted as a relatively junior employee.

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5.0
Jan 14, 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
Sep 30, 2025
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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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