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Modernize Company Culture
Modernize Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Modernize's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Executive Team
A+Leadership
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Compensation
A-Modernize CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jason Polka
91 /100
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Diversity at Modernize
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at Modernize have rated Work Culture, Leadership, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Modernize
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
50
Modernize employees are 50% more likely to recommend Modernize as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
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| 50% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at Modernize
Working at Modernize is rated highly by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Modernize employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Modernize’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at Modernize was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Modernize
A-
Overall Company Culture at Modernize is rated A-
Last updated months ago
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15%
Modernize ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 17 Modernize employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Modernize Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The Leadership team is transparent and collaborative!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They empower us to do great things and take on challenging work
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I am compensated fairly for the things I accomplish!
Modernize Company Information
Modernize Company Overview
Modernize is a tech company based in Austin, TX that connects homeowners interested in having projects done with contractors
Modernize Mission, Vision & Values
Modernize Mission & Values
We're bringing home improvement into the modern age.
| Headquarter | 804 Congress Ave Austin, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | modernize.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Tel | +1 (888) 565-1613 |
| Company Status | Private |
Modernize Competitors
Modernize competitors include Thumbtack. Modernize ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Modernize compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Modernize Employees
8 employees at Modernize have reviewed Modernize across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 8 Modernize employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Modernize are extremely happy with their total compensation at Modernize, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Modernize are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Modernize are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Modernize believe the environment at Modernize is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Modernize is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Modernize work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Modernize are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Modernize - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Austin about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Austin employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 76% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Modernize KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Modernize's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Modernize employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Modernize CEO & Leadership
Modernize CEO - Jason Polka
91 /100
Jason’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Compared to Modernize’s competitors, Jason Polka ranks right above Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta. Under Polka’s leadership, Modernize employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where Modernize could stand to see real improvement.
Modernize Leadership
The Modernize Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Jason Polka, Chief Technology Officer Jim Waltrip, and VP of Finance Kristina Waltrip
Jason Polka CEO / President
Jason Polka serves as the CEO / President of Modernize.
Jim Waltrip Chief Technology Officer
Jim Waltrip serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Modernize.
Kristina Waltrip VP of Finance
Kristina Waltrip serves as the VP of Finance of Modernize. Kristina started at Modernize in January of 2015. Kristina... read more
Andy Michaelis Vice President Of Engineering
Andy Michaelis serves as the Vice President Of Engineering of Modernize. Andy started at Modernize in April of 2017.... read more
Alan Godfrey Executive Vice President, Corporate and Business Development
Alan Godfrey serves as the Executive Vice President, Corporate and Business Development of Modernize. Alan currently... read more
Bob Bearden CFO
Bob Bearden serves as the CFO of Modernize.
Modernize Salaries
How much does Modernize pay?
How much do people at Modernize get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Modernize is $82,384, or $39 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $204,854, or $98 per hour.
At Modernize, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $145,642 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $37,012 annually. Average Modernize salaries by department include: Admin at $62,884, Marketing at $127,170, Sales at $134,411, and IT at $97,422. Half of Modernize salaries are above $204,854.
5 employees at Modernize rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at Modernize rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $86k | $86k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $146k | $146k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $198k | $198k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $209k | $209k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $220k | $220k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $247k | $247k | 100th Percentile |
$82,384*
Average Compensation
$204,854*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Modernize
Diverse employees at Modernize score the company 89/100 across various culture categories, placing Modernize in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Modernize across various culture dimensions.
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Modernize PTO
Modernize's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Modernize's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 50% | |
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Customer Support | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Austin | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Modernize
What is Modernize address?
Modernize location is at 804 Congress Ave
Who is the CEO of Modernize?
Modernize CEO is Jason Polka, their score by employees is 91
What is Modernize eNPS?
The eNPS for Modernize is 50
What is the salary for Marketing Manager in Modernize?
Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 78k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Modernize?
The average salaries for Business Development in Modernize is 92k
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