Thrilling place to learn and contribute! - Anonymous employee Forward Employee Review

5.0
Aug 30, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Excellent people -- Forward really prioritizes finding the right fit for each role both in regards to skill set and for culture as well. Everyone at Forward is genuinely behind the company's mission to redefine primary care. Thrilling place to learn and contribute!

Cons

Token work-life balance but this is startup - comes with the territory.

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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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