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1.0
Oct 19, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fully remote team, coworkers you can learn a lot from

Cons

Working at Toptal caused me to need therapy. If you want to work at Toptal, get ready to be treated like a disposable number at the whim of a dictator. Burn out central. Absolutely toxic executives, the CEO is a terrible human being who blames and steps over others without a second thought. Typical sociopathic corporate culture - not a progressive startup.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Professional and interested in quality work.

Cons

Not really a con, but more work waiting than hours allow.

1.0
Jul 3, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Met some good dedicated employees and freelance workers.

Cons

Lack of any real industry solutions or capabilities since 100% of delivery services are freelance contractors. Model has been successful as providing staff augmentation to clients, but all intellectual capital and outcomes are owned by the clients or the freelancer. Toptal is simply a staffing platform broker who marks up the freelance talent. Great if you need a plumber, but not if you're planning to build a bathroom.

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