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Ginkgo BioWorks

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2.0
Mar 23, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility for work life balance. Genuine people who are very smart and generally nice.

Cons

The C-level is inexperienced, they have no clue how and where to pivot to make this a success story. All they know is cut cost, keep money in the bank and stay alive. This means letting go of people who are smart and are needed to make things happen. The current vision is “default alive” and not a growth story.

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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

2.0
Jun 27, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exciting, diverse projects. Excellent coworkers.

Cons

The company has been downsizing since I was hired, and everyone is perpetually terrified of losing their jobs.

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