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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
8
TOTAL
RATINGS
125

Modernize Company Culture

Modernize Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.3/5
Modernize's Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Modernize CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jason Polka Modernize's CEO
Jason Polka
91 /100

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

Modernize eNPS

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
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

Top
15%

Modernize ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Modernize Employee Reviews

Out of 17 Modernize employee reviews, 100% were positive.

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0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

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.

Headquarter804 Congress Ave
Austin, TX
United States of America
Websitemodernize.com/
Founding Date2005
Tel+1 (888) 565-1613
Company StatusPrivate

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.

  1. #1
    Thumbtack's Logo
    Thumbtack
    4.7/5
  2. #2
    Modernize's Logo
    Modernize
    4.3/5
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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.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Modernize CEO & Leadership

Modernize CEO - Jason Polka

Jason Polka Modernize's CEO
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 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: Design at $81,509, Customer Support at $56,654, Finance at $85,855, and Sales at $134,411. 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.

1st Percentile
$86k
$86k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$146k
$146k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$198k
$198k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$209k
$209k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$220k
$220k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$247k
$247k100th 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.

Modernize Salaries by Department

Explore Modernize Salaries

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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution100%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo100%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Candidates By Department

Engineering
50%
Customer Support
50%

Candidates By Location

Austin
100%

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 Account Manager in Modernize?

Account Manager average salary in the US is 81k

What are the salaries in the Sales in Modernize?

The average salaries for Sales in Modernize is 134k

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