Toxic culture, ZERO leadership - Engineer AppZen Employee Review

1.0
10 Mar 2021
Recommend
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Pros

There were many talented dedicated passionate employees working at AppZen but they all left (or leaving) the company one by one.

Cons

If you want to add the worse working experience to your resume join this startup. Leadership has no vision, the culture is very toxic, leadership team does not care about the talented employees who put their heart into their work. There is no opportunity for growth. You do not see the team culture at AppZen at all because starting from the CEO people managers do not trust ether team members. The CEO and leadership team believe in controlling and checking the employees every minute and they never want to listen to feedback. The HR team is a joke. If you raise an issue to HR you have to be sure that the company will get rid of you, so if you are working for AppZen NEGER EVER speak up. Employees feel very much unappreciated every day and no one is excited absolutely t work no matter what team they are a part of... The pay is low compare to other tech startups in the region.

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5.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

Great products and visionary leadership. Always at the leading edge of technology and innovation. The best part is the culture and great people to uphold the values.

Cons

Nothing I can think of. The situation is very similar to the other startup where efficiency matters most and high throughput is expected. So everyone is expected to deliver aggressive timelines with the usage of AI tools.

5.0
19 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I’ve been in People Operations here for over four years as an individual contributor, and overall, it’s been a very rewarding experience. The biggest pro is the opportunity for growth. I’ve consistently felt challenged in my role and have been given new projects and opportunities that have pushed me outside my comfort zone in a good way. If you’re someone who wants to learn quickly and take on meaningful work, there’s plenty of room to do that here. I’ve also been able to see the impact of my work pretty immediately, which is incredibly motivating. The people are another major highlight. The team is collaborative, supportive, and always willing to jump in to help. There’s a strong sense of partnership across teams, and that makes even the busiest times manageable.

Cons

It’s definitely a fast-paced environment, and you have to be quick on your feet. Priorities can shift, and you need to be comfortable operating with some ambiguity. That won’t be for everyone. But if you thrive in an agile, high-energy environment and enjoy being challenged, this is a great place to grow and build your career.

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