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Gates Foundation

Is this your company?

Not living up to its potential. - Anonymous employee Gates Foundation Employee Review

4.0
Jun 7, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The mission is powerful, the people are smart and passionate.

Cons

Turf wars and bureaucracy get in the way of good work.

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Gates Foundation Response
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I'm so sorry that your experience wasn't as positive as we'd all like to see. If you'd like to share more with me or my colleagues, please reach out pam.yanchik@gatesfoundation.org.

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