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AKASA Company Culture
AKASA Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A
4.5/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Gender
A+Perks & Benefits
A+CEO Rating
AEnvironment
AAKASA CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Malinka Walaliyadde
80 /100
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Diversity at AKASA
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at AKASA have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at AKASA
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at AKASA have rated Compensation, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
AKASA 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?
36
AKASA employees are 36% more likely to recommend AKASA as a great place to work
| 65% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at AKASA
Working at AKASA is rated highly by 47 employees, across various culture dimensions. AKASA employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating categories, putting AKASA’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at AKASA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at AKASA
A
Overall Company Culture at AKASA is rated A
Last updated months ago
Top
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AKASA ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
AKASA Employee Reviews
Out of 82 AKASA employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping AKASA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 96% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 4% |
Positive Reviews From AKASA Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Recruiters were very open and interview questions were fair.
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interview process was speedy and efficient.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Coworkers are very friendly and respectful.
Constructive Feedback From AKASA Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Not given any opportunities to learn and grow to develop my skillset and knowledge. No discussion about growth to further my career.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We all need a raise. Some people have been here 18 to 24 months, with no increases.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?A little less micromanaging from the top
AKASA Company Information
AKASA Company Overview
AKASA scales human intelligence with AI and ML trained on customer data to learn unique systems, adapt to changing environments, and deliver comprehensive automation and analytics for complex workflows. Learn more at www.AKASA.com.
AKASA was founded in 2019 and its current CEO is Malinka Walaliyadde. Since its inception 7 years ago, AKASA has grown to 215 employees.
AKASA Mission, Vision & Values
AKASA Mission Statement
Build the future of healthcare with AI.
AKASA Vision Statement
Enable Human Health
AKASA Values
- Innovate for Impact
- Be Brave
- Build Trust
- Lead with Empathy
- Empower Yourself & Others
- Play the Team
- Commit to Excellence
| Headquarter | 400 Oyster Point Blvd South San Francisco, CA 94080 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | akasa.com |
| Founding Date | 2019 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | akasa.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
AKASA Employees
AKASA has 215 employees. 47 employees at AKASA have reviewed AKASA 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 47 AKASA employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at AKASA are extremely happy with their total compensation at AKASA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at AKASA are extremely happy with their team. 47 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at AKASA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at AKASA believe the environment at AKASA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at AKASA is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at AKASA work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at AKASA are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining AKASA - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining AKASA is that the company was prepared on their first day. AKASA 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.
AKASA KPIs and OKRs
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AKASA CEO & Leadership
AKASA CEO - Malinka Walaliyadde
80 /100
AKASA’s CEO Malinka Walaliyadde started in this role in 2019. Malinka’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. AKASA’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, employees in the Engineering department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Walaliyadde’s leadership, AKASA employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Office Culture and Manager are two areas, according to respondents, where AKASA could stand to see real improvement.
AKASA Leadership
The AKASA Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Malinka Walaliyadde, Co-Founder & CTO Varun Ganapathi, and Co-Founder & VP Engineering Andy Atwal
Malinka Walaliyadde CEO / President
Malinka Walaliyadde is the co-founder and CEO of AKASA, where he is leading a team dedicated to modernizing the... read more
Varun Ganapathi Co-Founder & CTO
Varun Ganapathi, is co-founder and chief technology officer of AKASA. He holds a BS in physics, an MS in computer... read more
Andy Atwal Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Andy is a former Google engineer and was on the founding team at Counsyl (a genomics healthcare company), which was... read more
Ben Beadle-Ryby Co-Founder & VP Sales
Ben Beadle-Ryby is the co-founder and vice president of sales and customer success at AKASA. During his time as a... read more
Malinka Walaliyadde Co-Founder & CEO
Malinka Walaliyadde is the co-founder and CEO of AKASA, where he is leading a team dedicated to modernizing the... read more
Diversity & Inclusion at AKASA
Diverse employees at AKASA score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing AKASA in the Top 25% 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 AKASA across various culture dimensions.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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AKASA Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
AKASA PTO
AKASA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding AKASA
What is AKASA address?
AKASA location is at 400 Oyster Point Blvd
Who is the CEO of AKASA?
AKASA CEO is Malinka Walaliyadde, their score by employees is 80
What are the salaries in AKASA
The average salary for employees in AKASA is 123504$
What is AKASA eNPS?
The eNPS for AKASA is 36
How many employees work in AKASA?
AKASA has 215 employees
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