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Alpaca's mission is to unlock asset management for the people. We are a technology company that modularizes the world’s asset management activities. Alpaca’s products enable anyone to build and connect applications and algorithms to buy and sell stocks with zero commissions. We believe that everyone should have fair access to financial markets, regardless of who we are or where we are from. *Securities are offered through Alpaca Securities LLC (alpaca.markets)* read more
Alpaca Company Culture
Alpaca Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
Alpaca's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
C-Executive Team
DLeadership
DOffice Culture
DProfessional Development
DAlpaca CEO
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Yoshi Yokokawa
43 /100
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Diversity at Alpaca
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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?"Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-75
Alpaca employees are -75% more likely to recommend Alpaca as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at Alpaca
Working at Alpaca is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alpaca employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Alpaca’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Alpaca was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alpaca
D-
Overall Company Culture at Alpaca is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
10%
Alpaca ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 2 Alpaca employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alpaca improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
Constructive Feedback From Alpaca Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?pay fairly pay extra hours
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Very Low salary , 80% less than average
Alpaca Company Information
Alpaca Company Overview
Alpaca's mission is to unlock asset management for the people. We are a technology company that modularizes the world’s asset management activities. Alpaca’s products enable anyone to build and connect applications and algorithms to buy and sell stocks with zero commissions. We believe that everyone should have fair access to financial markets, regardless of who we are or where we are from. *Securities are offered through Alpaca Securities LLC (alpaca.markets)*
Alpaca was founded in 2013 and its current CEO is Yoshi Yokokawa. Since its inception 13 years ago, Alpaca has grown to 80 employees.
| Headquarter | San Mateo, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | alpaca.markets |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Alpaca Competitors
Alpaca competitors include AIM and TruMid Financial. Alpaca ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alpaca compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Alpaca Employees
Alpaca has 80 employees. 10 employees at Alpaca have reviewed Alpaca 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 10 Alpaca employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alpaca are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Alpaca, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alpaca are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Alpaca are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alpaca believe the environment at Alpaca is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alpaca is moderate. About 25% of the employees at Alpaca work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alpaca are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Alpaca - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Alpaca KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Alpaca's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Alpaca employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Alpaca Salaries
How much does Alpaca pay?
How much do people at Alpaca get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alpaca is $125,186, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,377, or $71 per hour.
At Alpaca, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $189,641 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,352 annually. Average Alpaca salaries by department include: Product at $135,146, IT at $108,019, Marketing at $191,182, and Customer Support at $74,486. Half of Alpaca salaries are above $149,377.
4 employees at Alpaca rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 4 employees at Alpaca rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $118k | $118k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $148k | $148k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $217k | $217k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $256k | $256k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
$125,186*
Average Compensation
$149,377*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alpaca Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alpaca
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alpaca across various culture dimensions.
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Alpaca PTO
Alpaca's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Alpaca's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Alpaca Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alpaca applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Alpaca has a total of 80 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Alpaca on Comparably
Candidates By Department
IT | 50% | |
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Engineering | 50% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
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Ames | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alpaca
Who is the CEO of Alpaca?
Alpaca CEO is Yoshi Yokokawa, their score by employees is 43
What is Alpaca eNPS?
The eNPS for Alpaca is -75
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Alpaca?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 190k
What are the salaries in the Design in Alpaca?
The average salaries for Design in Alpaca is 101k
How many employees work in Alpaca?
Alpaca has 80 employees
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