Gevo Reviews

2.6

21% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)
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Patrick Gruber

23% approve of CEO

17% positive business outlook

Gevo has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Gevo employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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25 reviews
1.0
1 June 2026

Decent salary but micromanagement and lack of recognition

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Pros

Salary is decent and health insurance is paid for by company. Mission is good.

Cons

Proceed with caution before accepting a role here. While there may be opportunities to stay busy and gain broad experience, there are some significant drawbacks worth knowing upfront. HR is a nightmare and career growth is largely nonexistent advancement opportunities are rare, and long-term employees see little reward for their loyalty or tenure. Leadership tends to micromanage, which limits autonomy and makes it difficult to do your best work. Employees are regularly expected to take on responsibilities well beyond their job description, yet these contributions go largely unacknowledged. There is no real culture of recognition. Perhaps most telling is the inconsistency around a company-wide cost-saving initiative. Employees are expected to cut back and do more with less, while leadership appears exempt from the same standards. That kind of double standard is hard to ignore and speaks to a broader culture issue. If you're looking for a place to grow, be valued, and work under consistent and fair leadership then I suggest keep looking.

1.0
16 Apr 2026

Culture Issues

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Mission is to lower carbon footprint

Cons

Serious culture issues. No work life balance.

4.0
19 Nov 2025

Good company, warm culture.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good company and team structure. Warm culture.

Cons

Maybe some misalignment on company direction.

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Glassdoor has 26 Gevo reviews submitted anonymously by Gevo employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Gevo is right for you.