Great people but VC-led with no market experience - Anonymous employee Amyris Employee Review

3.0
Jan 2, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Culture and people are awesome. Great perks and supportive colleagues that you can talk turkey with and have a few beers

Cons

Classic example of VC-led company. Low in operations experience/execution and understanding of product verticals. Some people are VERY political

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5.0
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Pros

- work/life balance - ability to grow in multiple directions - prioritization of safety culture

Cons

- higher level management structure can be confusing or seem disorganized at times

4.0
Jul 8, 2026
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Pros

Culture (before bankruptcy), Free Lunch (when it was there)

Cons

Bankruptcy, reorganization, and reduction in workforce

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