

Diverse employees at CDI have rated Work Culture, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CDI have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
CDI employees are 23% more likely to recommend CDI as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at CDI is rated below average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. CDI employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting CDI’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Madison, WI. See below in detail how working at CDI was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CDI is rated D+
Last updated months ago
CDI ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 27 CDI employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CDI improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Out going and fun. Easy to work eith
What are some of the best things about your team?Love my team. It's like family
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Always encouraging and fun. Like than i
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Under paid and need raises
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Just need more projects to work on
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Need a change in my life
Mobilize people and transform communities through information and communication for greater citizenship and quality of life technology.
We serve patients by transforming life science and biotechnology innovations into products and services supporting regenerative medicine and drug discovery at the highest quality, at reasonable cost, and with the right delivery.
We strive to be the global leader for driving innovations in regenerative medicine and drug discovery, using cutting-edge science and technology to improve the quality of life.
| Headquarter | Madison, WI |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cellulardynamics.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Company Status | Private |
CDI competitors include TSR, Advantage Resourcing, Robert Half, and Belcan Corporation. CDI ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CDI compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

14 employees at CDI have reviewed CDI 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 14 CDI employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CDI are not very pleased with their total compensation at CDI, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CDI are pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at CDI are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CDI believe the environment at CDI is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CDI is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at CDI work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at CDI are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CDI is that the company was prepared on their first day. CDI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
At CDI 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of CDI's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 CDI employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Madison, WI. CDI’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, Caucasian employees, and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience and employees in the Customer Support department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CDI’s competitors, Michael Castleman ranks right above Robert Half CEO Harold Messmer. Under Castleman’s leadership, CDI employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Leadership. Perks And Benefits and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where CDI could stand to see real improvement.
The CDI Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael Castleman and Chief Operating Officer (COO) BobbiJo OBrien
Michael Castleman CEO / President
Michael Castleman serves as the CEO / President of CDI.
BobbiJo OBrien Chief Operating Officer (COO)
BobbiJo OBrien serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of CDI. BobbiJo started at CDI in Aug of 1998. BobbiJo... read more
How much do people at CDI get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CDI is $113,127, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,347, or $54 per hour.
At CDI, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $272,857 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,509 annually. Average CDI salaries by department include: HR at $93,646, Admin at $55,594, Design at $87,713, and Customer Support at $59,715. Half of CDI salaries are above $114,347.
9 employees at CDI rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 31 ratings) while 9 employees at CDI rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $114k | $114k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $190k | $190k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $269k | $269k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $347k | $347k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at CDI score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing CDI in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CDI across various culture dimensions.
CDI's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is CDI's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. CDI's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, CDI applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 82% were approved, 12% certified-withdrawn, and 6% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at CDI unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by CDI after the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Who is the CEO of CDI?
CDI CEO is Michael Castleman, their score by employees is 74
What is CDI eNPS?
The eNPS for CDI is 23
What is the salary for IT Manager in CDI?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 103k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in CDI?
The average salaries for Marketing in CDI is 160k
Who are CDI competitors?
CDI main competitors are TSR, Advantage Resourcing, Robert Half, Belcan Corporation