The best place I ever worked at - Anonymous employee Tribal Credit Employee Review

The four years I spent at Tribal were, without a doubt, the most rewarding of my professional journey. It’s often said that great experiences seem too good to be true – but Tribal was the exception. Surrounded by some of the brightest minds in the tech industry, we thrived on a culture of collaboration and shared expertise. Despite being spread across the globe, we felt deeply connected, united in our mission and passion for innovation.

I can’t help but say it was a series of unfortunate events. Everything was progressing incredibly well, yet, that’s the unpredictable nature of startup life.

Empathetic Leadership: The CEO is a remarkable individual with a deep sense of empathy. Strong Initial Growth Plan: The company initially had impressive plans for employee treatment, benefits, career paths, processes, and excellent work tools. Promising Start: When I joined, the company was poised for significant growth with promising strategies in place.

Struggle with Market Changes: Unfortunately, Tribal Credit struggled to adapt to shifts in the tech market. Frequent Layoffs and Instability: The company experienced more than five rounds of layoffs, ranging from significant to minor, reflecting a lack of stability. Internal Conflicts and Silos: There is noticeable conflict and ego clashes within teams. Silos within the organization hamper effective communication and collaboration. Lack of Clear Vision and Changing Priorities: The company seems to be struggling with a clear product vision and frequently alters priorities, leading to confusion and inefficiency. Inter-Departmental Conflicts: There is a significant conflict between the engineering and product teams. Engineering often lacks clear requirements and faces frequent priority shifts, while the product team's insights are not adequately considered by engineering. As a result, products are sometimes developed based on engineering leaders' decisions, who may not have sufficient business-level product knowledge or communication skills.