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Acorns Company Culture
Acorns Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Happiness
A+Manager
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Retention
A+Outlook
A+Acorns CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Noah Kerner
80 /100
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Diversity at Acorns
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Acorns have rated Team, Outlook, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Acorns
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Acorns have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Acorns 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
43
Acorns employees are 43% more likely to recommend Acorns as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 19% | Detractors |
Working at Acorns
Working at Acorns is rated highly by 106 employees, across various culture dimensions. Acorns employees are most satisfied about Happiness, Manager, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Acorns’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Acorns was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Acorns
A
Overall Company Culture at Acorns is rated A
Last updated a month ago
Top
10%
Acorns ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Acorns Employee Reviews
Out of 149 Acorns employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Acorns improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Acorns Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Others at my level who I learn, and grow with.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Mission is great. Execution and presence at the appropriate times of projects leaves a lot to be desired.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Fun, real people, most arent pretentious
Constructive Feedback From Acorns Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Caring about the customer and employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Managers who help manage workload.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?more food
Acorns Company Information
Acorns Company Overview
Acorns is the leading micro-investing app in the U.S.
Acorns was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Noah Kerner. Since its inception 14 years ago, Acorns has grown to 280 employees.
Acorns Mission, Vision & Values
Acorns Mission Statement
With benevolence and courage, we look after the financial best interests of the up-and-coming, beginning with the empowering step of microinvesting.
Acorns Vision Statement
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Acorns Values
- Lead with heart
- Make bold decisions
- Always built trust
- Never stop growing
- Advance our society
| Headquarter | 5300 California Ave Irvine, CA 92617 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.acorns.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | (855) 739-2859 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.acorns.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Acorns Competitors
Acorns competitors include Robinhood and WalletHub. Acorns ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Acorns compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Culture Video
Acorns Irvine office
Acorns Employees
Acorns has 280 employees. 106 employees at Acorns have reviewed Acorns across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 106 Acorns employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Acorns are pleased with their total compensation at Acorns, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Acorns are extremely happy with their team. 106 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Acorns are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Acorns believe the environment at Acorns is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Acorns is extremely fast. About 39% of the employees at Acorns work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Acorns are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Acorns employees generally work 9.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Acorns report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Acorns have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
94% of Acorns employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Acorns employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
78% of Acorns employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Acorns employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
95% of Acorns employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Acorns - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Acorns is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Acorns employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 89% 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.
Acorns KPIs and OKRs
At Acorns 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Acorns' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 Acorns employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 13 have said yes.
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Acorns CEO & Leadership
80 /100
Acorns CEO Awards and Recognitions
Noah’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. With a high CEO score, Noah Kerner has won the Best CEOs Los Angeles in 2018 along with Cornerstone OnDemand CEO Adam Miller and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Acorns’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Admin department, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Acorns’s competitors, Noah Kerner ranks right above WalletHub CEO Odysseas Papadimitriou. Under Kerner’s leadership, Acorns employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Manager. Diversity and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Acorns could stand to see real improvement.
Acorns Leadership
The Acorns Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Noah Kerner, CTO Jeff Sippel, and VP of Engineering David Packard
Noah Kerner CEO / President
Noah Kerner serves as the CEO / President of Acorns.
Jeff Sippel CTO
Jeff Sippel serves as the CTO of Acorns. Jeff started at Acorns in September of 2015. Jeff currently resides in Greater... read more
David Packard VP of Engineering
David Packard serves as the VP of Engineering of Acorns. David started at Acorns in February of 2018. David currently... read more
Patricia Gonzales VP of Human Resources
Patricia Gonzales serves as the VP of Human Resources of Acorns. Patricia started at Acorns in November of 2015.... read more
Babak Farrokh-Siar Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships
Babak Farrokh-Siar serves as the Vice President, Business Development & Partnerships of Acorns. Babak started at Acorns... read more
David Keegan VP of Experience, Co-head Experiments
David Keegan serves as the VP of Experience, Co-head Experiments of Acorns. David started at Acorns in June of 2017.... read more
Randy Fernando Managing Director, Head of Invest
Randy Fernando serves as the Managing Director, Head of Invest of Acorns.
John Stuart Vice President
John Stuart serves as the Vice President of Acorns. John started at Acorns in July of 2018. John currently resides in... read more
Kennedy Reynolds Vice President, Brand and Content
Kennedy Reynolds serves as the Vice President, Brand and Content of Acorns. Kennedy started at Acorns in July of 2018.... read more
Acorns Salaries
How much does Acorns pay?
How much do people at Acorns get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Acorns is $144,383, or $69 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,713, or $58 per hour.
At Acorns, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $274,594 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,318 annually. Average Acorns salaries by department include: Engineering at $130,716, Design at $80,259, Product at $141,990, and Finance at $61,661. Half of Acorns salaries are above $121,713.
72 employees at Acorns rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 237 ratings) while 71 employees at Acorns rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 82 ratings).
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $118k | $118k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $185k | $185k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $251k | $251k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $319k | $319k | 100th Percentile |
$144,383*
Average Compensation
$121,713*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Acorns Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Acorns
Diverse employees at Acorns score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Acorns in the Top 30% 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 Acorns across various culture dimensions.
Our setting is committed to anti-discriminatory practice to promote equality ofopportunity and valuing diversity for all children and families. We aim to:• provide a secure and accessible environment in which all children canflourish and in which all contributions are considered and valued;• include and value the contribution of all families to our understanding ofequality and diversity
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Acorns Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Acorns PTO
Acorns' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 25% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Acorns' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Acorns' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Acorns Careers
Acorns Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Acorns applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Acorns has a total of 280 employees
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Acorns on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 41% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 17% | |
Business Development | 13% | |
Operations | 7% | |
IT | 4% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 7% | |
San Diego | 7% | |
San Francisco | 4% | |
Beverly Hills | 4% | |
Other | 28% |
Acorns Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Acorns' Internship Program is generally very difficult. Why intern at Acorns? Employees are extremely happy at Acorns and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Acorns employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 90% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Acorns?
Engineering
Very Difficult34%
Somewhat Difficult33%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Acorns
What is Acorns address?
Acorns location is at 5300 California Ave
Who is the CEO of Acorns?
Acorns CEO is Noah Kerner, their score by employees is 80
What is Acorns eNPS?
The eNPS for Acorns is 43
What is the salary for QA in Acorns?
QA average salary in the US is 83k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Acorns?
The average salaries for Marketing in Acorns is 135k
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