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Ginkgo BioWorks

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Smart, driven colleagues but shifting business strategy challenges - Anonymous employee Ginkgo BioWorks Employee Review

2.0
Jun 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

People are incredibly smart and driven to make biology easier to engineer. Lots of high quality colleagues

Cons

Business strategy changes frequently, it’s hard to find new and meaningful sources of revenue

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5.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

a hands-off management style and a flexible work environment that promotes autonomy and trust

Cons

Occasional overtime may be required, but that is common in most workplaces

4.0
Jun 6, 2026
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Pros

Amazing colleagues and company mission. CEO had the right vision but other seniors leadership dropped too many balls.

Cons

Delusional about its capabilities and too arrogant.

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