Ask Uncomfortable Questions - Anonymous employee Thrive Global Employee Review

1.0
Jun 26, 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hires well and the staff is a joy to work with. Compensation is good for the industry. Free lunch, snacks, and massages once a week are fantastic perks.

Cons

I did my due diligence before working at Thrive. I saw the bad reviews and dismissed them as startup churn. I heard rumors about the CEO and attributed them to the judgement of women. Nothing could have prepared me for the level of toxicity in this office or the unprofessional behavior of the CEO herself. There is mistrust and micromanagement from the top, rendering the whip-smart staff to become ineffective and highly reactive to the perceived whims of the CEO. Ask hard questions on your interview with this in mind: There is no strategic plan There is no respect for data There is no room for dissent There is no respect for customers There is no respect for science There is no real product

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5.0
May 20, 2025
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Pros

Working at Thrive Global has been one of the most rewarding chapters of my career. I’ve had the opportunity to work cross-functionally with smart, passionate teams who care deeply about both business performance and human well-being. There’s a strong focus on innovation, especially around using AI to democratize access to behavior change and expert-level coaching, which makes the work feel cutting-edge and meaningful. Thrive strikes a rare balance: we move fast and iterate constantly, but we also respect boundaries, recovery, and taking time to reset. That makes this a sustainable place to do ambitious work — a rarity in the startup and health tech worlds.

Cons

As with any fast-growing company, priorities shift quickly. This environment is best suited for self-starters who are energized by building things from the ground up and don’t need rigid structure to thrive.

1.0
Apr 20, 2026
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Pros

Benefits are great, pay is above average

Cons

Absolute worst company I have every worked for. Nepotism is high, environment follows high-school politics. Instead of focusing on the product (which changes every 6 months) the focus is on the CEO and her needs as an individual. Micro-management to the Nth degree, they employ smart people and then wear them down with pettiness. Promotions are arbitrary and dependent on if your liked, not how well you perform.

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