Forge reviews

3.6

61% would recommend to a friend

(47 total reviews)

Kelly Rodriques

59% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Forge has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 47 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Forge employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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47 reviews
4.0
Apr 25, 2025

Fintech Transition

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, good culture, and strong engineering minds.

Cons

Leadership direction seemed unfocused after IPO. Product direction started to drift.

1.0
Mar 31, 2025

Lots of Lies and Spinning from Top Leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people not in leadership are some really great folks that care.

Cons

The CEO repeats every year to give him 5 more years to execute. Still hasn't happened. The People Team only protects Sr Leaders, The Board for whatever reason has not fired the CEO despite multiple layoffs and financial losses over last few years. Not to mention the closing of centers because of no money but say it's to raise the level of "collaboration". There is no real plan to bounce back so instead, they announce this reverse stock split, after announcing a stock buyback, after announcing quite poor performance quarter over quarter. This company will severely under pay you. The leadership leads with fear and literally pushed out all of the true leaders, who supported the staff and their growth. This place is a legit sinking ship and several companies WILL NOT consider resumes from this company, that should tell you something about the true reputation of this joke called Forge. If previous performance doesn't guarantee future performance then why did the CEO create an additional unnecessary leadership level and bring in all of his friends? Does this explain the lack of progress? How many rounds of layoffs until someone says maybe it's the poor decision making by the C-Suite? Think twice then think twice again before agreeing to work here.

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Forge Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re deeply sorry to hear that your 3 year experience with Forge ended in such frustration. Your comments underscore the importance of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement—values we are actively working to uphold. We understand the concerns you've raised about leadership, layoffs, and company performance. We continuously working to improve and strive to ensure employees feel heard and are valued at every level. We also want to acknowledge the positive note you shared about the dedication of non-leadership team members. That commitment is what drives us to do better—for our people and for the future of the company. We know words alone are not enough. Our focus remains on meaningful action and learning from every voice, even when the feedback is tough to hear. Thank you again for sharing your perspective, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Chief People Officer Forge Global
1.0
Mar 19, 2025

Interesting work, poor leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun to work on a private secondaries platform.

Cons

Performance reviews mean nothing. They have always been leadership heavy and resist transparency. Middle managers are over powered and will flex on you.

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Forge Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with leadership and the performance review process fell short of expectations. Honest feedback like yours is critical in helping us improve. We know that performance reviews should be meaningful and transparent, and it’s disappointing to hear that this wasn’t your experience. We’ve been working to evolve our performance management practices to ensure they are fair, consistent, and truly reflective of the impact and contributions of each individual. Regarding your concerns about leadership dynamics and middle management, we recognize the need for balanced, empowering leadership at all levels. That includes creating an environment where feedback is welcomed and where power dynamics do not hinder collaboration or transparency. We appreciate your acknowledgment of the interesting work being done here, and we’re committed to creating a culture where that work can thrive alongside respectful, accountable leadership. Your perspective is valued, and we wish you the best in your continued career journey. Chief People Officer Forge Global
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