A big culture problem - Anonymous Komodo Employee Review

2.0
Dec 19, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Lots of personal freedom to define and build your role - Some incredibly supportive staff members

Cons

- Very cliquey, and gossipy atmosphere which goes all the way the top of the company. It can be incredibly uncomfortable when this bubbles over - which it did regularly. - More senior hires were friends of the founders, it can be incredibly complicated raising concerns due to the blend of personal and work relationships. - Clear staff favouritism, with bad behaviour and conduct going unchecked - Processes are basically non-existent. Even if it’s followed by one or two people, without mass take up it all becomes pointless. - Hard work seemed to be measured by who stays latest - which due to the social atmosphere means those who keep their heads down all day never get recognised for their work. - The perks used to sell you the job, are never followed through. Travel is exclusively for select staff members working on activations. - Difficult conversations not dealt with empathy and private conversations between you and management are not kept in confidence. - Management are inexperienced, and don’t prioritise check ins with those reporting into them.

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5.0
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Cons

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1.0
Feb 21, 2026
Anonymous contractor
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

you can try the product

Cons

My experience working with Komodo was unfortunately very disappointing. The most concerning issue was delayed payment. I experienced months of nonpayment with little to no proactive communication. Despite multiple texts and emails to leadership, there was no clear timeline, transparency, or accountability. As a creative professional who consistently delivered above scope, this was extremely frustrating and financially stressful. On set, leadership often felt overly micromanaged in ways that did not add value. There was heavy oversight on minor details, but very little meaningful support where it was actually needed. This created inefficiency and tension rather than collaboration. The vibe of direct leadership felt tone-deaf given the delayed payments to creatives. When contractors are putting in double the ask and not being paid on time, it signals a lack of respect for their work. Overall, the organization felt disorganized, with limited structure, unclear processes, and a very junior environment that lacked experienced operational leadership. I would strongly encourage clearer payment systems, stronger communication practices, and more structured on-set leadership to better support the creatives who are driving the work.

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