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      Executive team way over their heads, avoid at all costs - Software Engineer Embark Veterinary Employee Review

      2.0
      10 Jan 2023
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      If you resonate with the company's mission of improving overall canine health, this used to be "the" pet tech startup to work for

      Cons

      Embark's definitely not what it used to be. The leadership team has no past experience leading a startup through rapid growth (like what the company saw in 2020 and beginning of 2021), and now with that growth slowed, they've gone through 2 rounds of layoffs in just a few months, even after the CEO stated publicly on several all-hands in Q3/Q4 2021 that no layoffs were in the picture at Embark. The executive team WAY over-indexed on company culture, like hiring frivolous positions that are in no way necessary for a startup still trying to find its footing, and renting an unbelievably large office space in downtown Boston that hasn't been even close to capacity once. Even after these attempts, the company's work culture is still very toxic, with clashes inside the engineering org almost daily. The CTO created an elite committee that's supposed to "guide" the engineering team on best practices, but even they can't decide on paths forward. Avoid Embark at all costs - the financial footing of the company clearly isn't as great as the leadership team is painting it out to be, and more layoffs are almost certainly in-store. A lot of people are going to start jumping ship too.

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      Embark Veterinary Response
      3y
      Thank you for writing such a thorough review. I understand your concerns – Embark is one of many companies that made the difficult decision to reduce its workforce amid the economic slowdown and change in capital markets. However, as painful and challenging this moment has been, I want you to know this hasn’t changed our investment in canine health. I remain optimistic and excited about our future and how Embark will transform pet care. Since you are a current employee, I encourage you to reach out to me. I would love to talk through the future of the company to address your concerns. You also raise important points about leadership and management. The HR team is focusing on delivering management training to help develop leadership culture across the company in the coming months and I encourage you to reach out to that team to make sure your concerns are addressed. Ryan Boyko, CEO

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      5.0
      24 Mar 2025
      Performance marketing specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Embark is an incredible place to work! You get to dive into a variety of projects, and the team is extremely tight-knit, fostering real opportunities for growth. Your voice is heard, and people genuinely value new ideas. Everyone is hardworking, open-minded, and excited to take on challenges—it truly feels like a family (or a dog pack!). The perks of working for a dog-focused company speak for themselves—who doesn’t love dogs? Plus, the benefits are excellent, with great healthcare, work-from-home flexibility, and an office in Boston for those who prefer in-person collaboration.

      Cons

      The office space is on the smaller side, but with the shift toward remote work, it’s been a smart and natural transition. The previous larger space wasn’t necessary for how the company operates now.

      1.0
      14 May 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The team is genuinely passionate about helping pet parents understand and care for their dogs.

      Cons

      The CEO creates a toxic culture. He frequently gossips about his direct reports behind their backs and even to their more junior team members. This has created constant and significant churn among the executive team which leads to paralysis in the organization. The company is in a negative growth spiral and there is no coherent plan to correct it.

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