23andMe Reviews

Pros

1. Unlike some places I've worked in the past, where I've seen a lot of focus put on competitors and trying to copy what they've done - 23andMe thinks pretty differently. It's not just an early pioneer in the industry, the leadership team continues to think about what's the next big thing we can improve and how can we drive a sea change in personalized medicine - not just improve the existing system. 2. I've seen too many companies focus too much on the bottom line - where nearly every decision is made with that lens in mind. I don't get that sense at 23andMe at all. In fact, starting from the CEO, but also throughout the leadership team, I've noticed that the top priority is consistently to do the right thing for our customers - and the monetary aspects are important but always secondary. I think this is a critical key to successful companies. 3. The CEO is amazing. Every time she speaks I'm reminded why I chose 23andMe. It's clear that she truly believes in the mission and has the keen ability to inspire others and help them to share that vision. She practices significant transparency - doesn't just provide lip service to it. The efforts she goes to in order to maintain the culture are also noticed and greatly appreciated. 4. It's a culture where the company really cares about all it's employees and in return everyone truly cares for each other. It's a very family friendly culture and one that likes to have fun and celebrate wins together. There are dozens of groups for people who share interests and easy team lunches that really enable you to get to know more people across the company in great social settings. Everyone is accepted and treated equally - regardless of gender, position/stature, ethnicity, etc. My favorite element of the culture is how family friendly it is - I have 2 young daughter's and they have really loved all the company events. 5. There is truly boundless opportunity ahead - while the company has already achieved so much, there are so many things we can still do and so much exciting room to grow in ways that we've barely scratched the surface on.

Cons

It's a heavily regulated industry - and that can make it difficult to move as quickly as we'd like to at times. There are significant processes and controls in place to ensure compliance with regulations (which makes sense) but definitely reduces our ability to move as quickly as startups might in other spaces.

Pros

great culture and benefits! office in a fun location and the company has a great mission

Cons

work form home options could be better. micro managing often an annoyance

Pros

supportive environment innovations are encouraged strong management

Cons

There were no significant cons.

Pros

-amazing CEO, female role model - collegial, supportive work environment -managers focus on career development

Cons

-growing company taking on new responsibilities (therapeutics), which opens lots of opportunities but as well some growing pains

Pros

I felt that people worked really hard but also had solid work life balance. 23andMe really leads with science and it’s refreshing to work for a tech company that still stays true to its roots of being mission and science driven.

Cons

It’s a regulated environment so it does come with its share of constraints, but for the most part, I think the company is handling it very well.

Pros

Best culture of any job I've had in my career; Anne is amazing and this is truly such an amazing place to work

Cons

It may be a little challenging to grow within research, but I hear that's changing for the better

Pros

-Fun, supportive, inclusive environment -Interesting and unique business

Cons

-Work/life balance has suffered while working from home -Sometimes confusing how to develop in career

Pros

Great work environment and perks Collaborative attitude across the different function groups Extremely smart people Dedicated and inspiring leadership by the founder

Cons

Significant turnover at the senior leadership level resulted in a more politicized environment and became less collaborative