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Transformative Ventures

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Transformative Ventures Reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(72 total reviews)

Rishabh Chopra

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Transformative Ventures has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 72 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Transformative Ventures employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal consumer services industry (3.6 stars).

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72 reviews
1.0
28 Aug 2021

Please don't join if you want to keep toxicity out of your life

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Pros

posting only because don't want people to suffer and regret after they join you get to learn a lot if you give your everything to the company. your weekends, your late nights (post 12 am), all your energy.

Cons

you're discouraged to be on leave when there's an official leave. the env is chaotic and this fact is brushed off by saying "we're dynamic and hard working" while it's nothing but the laziness of the management to build an efficient ecosystem. all their efficiency goes in how many products they can sell even if it becomes bizarre after a while you might be treated poorly or well depending on the department you're in and who gets to be your manager. if you treasure work life balance, you'll lose it by working here and might even have a breakdown (ive personally seen people have it). management can be quite manipulative if they want something from you. and then there are tuesday gratitude session that follow an external validation model. if you put your work life balance on fire, you'll be their favorite and be prepared to hear lots of appreciation from everyone. very little annual increment compared to the hours of work they demand. don't expect much there. they'll make you "feel" valued with sweet talk but when it comes to real things like compensation and leaves you'll realize your real worth in the company its a weird, toxic culture. exploitative in many ways. be careful before joining and signing the contract.

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Transformative Ventures Response
4y
As a fast-growing organization we understand well that good talent must be taken care of in more than one way and we’re always endeavouring to do the same. We have 120 plus people around the world. In India, most of our talent comes from A-grade colleges or A-grade business, engineering, design or pharmacy/medical/ayurveda schools - run through on Linkedin you’ll see the qualifications of our team members. If this post was accurate in the overall sense of negativity it portrays, then we'd have hardly any people work here. We do believe in working long and hard and it is made clear to candidates at the pre-interview screening stage itself. Employees sign up for it knowing well that we’re a company that believes in working hard and long! We do appreciate it when people display extraordinary commitment to their work and if they do give the organization their all, we absolutely do value and honor it, not just in gratitude but also in terms of compensation and even ESOPS in certain cases. Since March 2020, people have been able to work flexibly throughout work from home. And not one person and not for one day , not even in the heart of lock down ever received a rupee of salary cut on account of lockdowns/weak economic environment etc. We believe that we have been able to provide security and stability in the worst of times to over 100 employees and their families due to our commitment-focused culture which has empowered our teams over the years. There are rare cases where success is achieved without immense hard work. Take for example, Elon Musk who works a 100 hours a week, or Gates who states he never took a day off in his thirties. As far as leaves are concerned, this year, we increased leaves for all employees by 50% percent. In addition to that, all second, fourth and fifth Saturdays are off, only 1st and 3rd are working. Not only that, we actually add a casual leave to one’s casual leave balance in case a public holiday falls on a Sunday, like this Independence Day etc. Incentives for working strong , hard and delivering results are covered in what we consider and have widely researched to be some of best in class annual pay raises. The increment given to anyone is directly proportionate to the excellence displayed at work throughout the year and is clearly indicative of the company’s assessment of your performance. The same is reflected in many other glassdoor reviews, so please have a look at those as well!
2.0
16 Jun 2025
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Pros

1. Great office space – The workspace is well-designed and comfortable, which makes day-to-day work more pleasant. 2. Warm team culture (during lunch at least) – Colleagues usually eat lunch together in groups, which adds a nice, friendly vibe to the day. 3. Convenient location – The office is within walking distance from the nearest metro station, which is a big plus for daily commute. 4. Competitive salary – The offered compensation was fair (at least in my case), which made the opportunity initially attractive. 5. Fun office parties – You get good food and alcohol at office events—they don’t hold back when it comes to celebrating.

Cons

1. Lack of trust in the team – The upper management doesn’t have much faith in their subordinates, which affects morale and autonomy. 2. Limited exposure – Many in senior roles have never worked outside this organization, which often results in a narrow mindset and rigid decision-making. 3. Risk-averse environment – There’s a noticeable hesitation when it comes to trying new ideas. The leadership tends to play it safe, which limits growth. 4. Not ideal for creative professionals – If you're someone who values experimentation and creative freedom, this may not be the right place. The design team is expected to follow a set design style with little room to explore. 5. Process improvement is discouraged – Suggestions to streamline or organize processes are usually dismissed. In fact, chaos is often glorified. 6. Toxic time expectations – While punctuality is expected, leaving late seems to be silently enforced as a way to impress the management. 7. Unrealistic productivity metrics – Productivity is measured by screen time, with little understanding of how creative workflows actually function. 8. No value for structure – There's minimal appreciation for people who bring in organized workflows or systems. 9. Credit mismanagement – It's not uncommon for others to take credit for work they didn’t do, and there’s no real system in place to address this. 10. Poor induction process – The onboarding experience is chaotic. There's no clear explanation of workflow or expectations, and you're left to figure it out on your own. 11. Unclear role definition – Roles are not clearly communicated to the team, which causes confusion, overlap, and disrupts team dynamics. 12. No hybrid or remote setup - They are strongly averse to the idea of a hybrid or remote setup, which can be limiting—especially for someone like me who thrives in quieter, more independent environments. Being in a constantly crowded space actually hampers my creativity rather than enhancing it. 13. Poor Cross-Team Dynamics and Lack of Professionalism - The US team often displays a noticeable superiority complex, treating the Europe team as secondary. There’s a lack of basic professional etiquette, and any attempts to question their chaotic or disorganized workflows are often met with defensiveness or hostility, rather than constructive dialogue. Overall, it’s not the most supportive environment for individuals who thrive on structure, creativity, or mutual respect.

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Transformative Ventures Response
4mo
"Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We take feedback on culture and ways of working seriously, but we do not agree with the overall picture described here. Our leadership and senior team are professionally qualified, come from leading institutions, and have built this company from scratch into a sizeable business; their role is to set clear goals and direction while trusting teams to propose, test, and iterate ideas. We do believe in deep research to mitigate risks in the best interest of the sustainability of the organisation. In our view, this is prudent risk mitigation rather than risk aversion. Creativity is core to what we do: in fact, we have a history of breaking boundaries in design thinking with some of the most innovative brands we’ve built, and, for example, one-of-a-kind, stand-out packaging and design are among our hallmarks. Like any serious corporate organization, we work with clear brand and design guidelines, but within those guardrails teams are encouraged to experiment and challenge assumptions. As an organization delivering stable growth, we try to be responsible and deliberate about risk. We encourage experimentation through pilots and controlled tests, while being responsible with customer experience, brand consistency, and business outcomes. We also value structure and process, not chaos: roles and expectations are defined through job descriptions, team goals, and regular check-ins, and we continuously refine onboarding, workflows, and cross-team collaboration based on feedback. We do not promote a culture of staying late to “look committed,” nor do we evaluate people purely on screen time; and though it does help us identify, recognize and appreciate those team members who go out of their way and work very hard, expectations are tied to outcomes, quality of work, collaboration, and fulfilling contractual responsibilities. We also support flexibility and remote/hybrid arrangements where the nature of the role allows, and have colleagues working successfully in such setups. We offer 27 days of work from home In a year, which comprises 3 work from home days each quarter and 15 additional days of work from home annually. In addition to this, first and third Saturdays are work from home for most roles (the second, fourth and fifth Saturdays are holidays). Across regions, we expect professionalism, mutual respect, and fair credit for contributions—in fact, we have a very sophisticated, structured system of credit recognition where specific contributions are documented and acknowledged. When concerns arise about behavior, team dynamics, or recognition, we encourage people to raise specific, verifiable issues through internal channels so they can be reviewed with facts and context. While no organization is perfect and we are always working to improve, we remain committed to combining high standards with trust, accountability, and room for growth. "
3.0
4 Mar 2018

Scope for improvement

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Based on a strong idea and good business model , decent salary

Cons

Not so great culture and work environment , no employee engagement or perks

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Transformative Ventures Response
4mo
We are always open to thoughts and suggestions on bringing in the best employee experience. Over the years we have added holistic benefits covering family health insurance, in house fitness centre, sabbaticals, work from home and many other initiatives. As we continue to review and upgrade benfits please have a look at our corporate website to know more about life at Transformative Ventures.
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