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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAshoka employees are -66% more likely to recommend Ashoka as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 83% | Detractors |
Working at Ashoka is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ashoka employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Ashoka’s culture in the Bottom 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 5% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Ashoka was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ashoka is rated F
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Ashoka ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAshoka is a network of social entrepreneurs worldwide that supports social entrepreneurs, promotes group entrepreneurship, and much more.
We believe that Canada is uniquely positioned to be a world leader in social innovation, and in the development of new mindsets and skills around changemaking. We identify, support and amplify the work of truly exceptional individuals and institutions working to bring this promise into reality. We also help people see the world differently so they can act differently and become a positive force for change in our rapidly changing world...
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| Headquarter | 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2000 (20th Floor) Arlington, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ashoka.org |
| Founding Date | 1980 |
| Tel | (703) 527-8300 |
9 employees at Ashoka have reviewed Ashoka 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 9 Ashoka employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ashoka are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Ashoka, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ashoka are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Ashoka are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ashoka believe the environment at Ashoka is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ashoka is bureaucratic. About 60% of the employees at Ashoka work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Ashoka are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Ashoka's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Ashoka employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Vineet’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Vineet in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Vineet Gupta’s employees rank Ashoka in the Bottom 45% for Manager, in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 10% for Happiness.
The Ashoka Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Vineet Gupta, Global Vice President & Executive Director for Africa Pape Samb, and Managing Director, Executives In Residence Partnerships Jason Bernhardt-Lanier
Vineet Gupta CEO / President
Vineet Gupta serves as the CEO / President of Ashoka.
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier Managing Director, Executives In Residence Partnerships
Jason Bernhardt-Lanier serves as the Managing Director, Executives In Residence Partnerships of Ashoka. Jason started at... read more
Sunyoung Park Managing Director, Global Venture
Sunyoung Park serves as the Managing Director, Global Venture of Ashoka. Sunyoung started at Ashoka in Aug of 2010.... read more
Lisa Nitze VP Global Engagement Team
Lisa Nitze serves as the VP Global Engagement Team of Ashoka.
Jill Barrett Director
Jill Barrett serves as the Director of Ashoka. Jill started at Ashoka in April of 2016. Jill currently resides in the... read more
Daniela Matielo Executive Director - Ashoka Changemakers
Daniela Matielo serves as the Executive Director - Ashoka Changemakers of Ashoka.
Alisa Tufo Founder, Threshold Collaborative
Alisa Tufo serves as the Founder, Threshold Collaborative of Ashoka.
Mark Brouse Member
Mark Brouse serves as the Member of Ashoka.
How much do people at Ashoka get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ashoka is $100,663, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,923, or $69 per hour.
At Ashoka, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $238,246 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,075 annually. Average Ashoka salaries by department include: Admin at $52,395, Operations at $86,092, Legal at $238,246, and HR at $91,398. Half of Ashoka salaries are above $144,923.
5 employees at Ashoka rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at Ashoka 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 $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $107k | $107k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $140k | $140k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $188k | $188k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $272k | $272k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $348k | $348k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ashoka across various culture dimensions.
Ashoka's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Ashoka's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Ashoka applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Ashoka address?
Ashoka location is at 1700 North Moore Street, Suite 2000 (20th Floor)
Who is the CEO of Ashoka?
Ashoka CEO is Vineet Gupta, their score by employees is 40
What is Ashoka eNPS?
The eNPS for Ashoka is -66
What is the salary for Account Manager in Ashoka?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Design in Ashoka?
The average salaries for Design in Ashoka is 83k