High speed chaos stumbling towards positive world impact - Anonymous employee Form Energy Employee Review

5.0
Jan 17, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There aren't many places where my work can contribute to solving big problems like climate change. The innovations here are happening so quickly. I've seen the company hit obstacles that concerned me throughout my time here. But I was always surprised by what could be accomplished given this group of motivated, intelligent, and kind individuals. I've read some of the other reviews talking about egos and arrogance, but I've not seen that. There probably are some bad apples. However, in general, what I'm seeing is humility even at the foot of extensive experience, skills, knowledge, and education. I also like that the executive team is very approachable. They welcome ad-hoc conversations and questions when I bump into them at the "water-cooler". I've asked Mateo (CEO) about our spend rate and if that is keeping him up at night. I've asked what our plan is for getting future rounds of funding under current economic challenges. He was honest and open to answering those types of questions.

Cons

This is a startup in transition. We are moving fast as we are building out manufacturing with the preparation to deploy our batteries. We favor progress over perfection. That means we might change direction. That means we might scrap previous work. That means we might prioritize new scopes of work as "new information comes to light" (Big Lebowski reference). So it does take a certain mindset to enjoy working here and to be successful. But if you can do that, you'll find it very rewarding. Oh, and we don't have a matching 401k.

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5.0
Apr 6, 2026
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Pros

Fast paced company trying to do something very challenging. Great place to learn and grow, but you must be self-driven and ok with rapidly changing dynamics.

Cons

Timelines are always too aggressive and never get hit. Demoralizing for the team.

1.0
Jul 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart people passionate about green energy

Cons

1. Toxic management who expects you to work long hours and weekend while the pay is way below Bay Area normal 2. Most execs have very little experience in manufacturing or hardware development and only interested in saving their own job 3. People are leaving at an unprecedented rate, and management is unwilling to do anything because they know they can get away with it in this market 4. Managers will sent a company wide email saying the expectation is that we will work much longer hours to make this product work, and that those that don't are being "noticed"

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