Aura Claimed Company
Aura is one of the fastest growing online safety solutions for individuals and families. Whether you're protecting yourself, your kids or your aging loved ones, Aura can meet your needs at every stage of life. Customers trust Aura's simple interface to effortlessly safeguard the things they care about most. Through real-time monitoring and alerts, Aura helps detect and mitigate emerging online threats, such as scams, predators and cyberbullying. read more
Aura Company Culture
Aura Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.9/5
Aura CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Hari Ravichandran
92 /100
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Diversity at Aura
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Aura have rated Team, Leadership, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Aura
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at Aura have rated Team, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Aura 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 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
68
Aura employees are 68% more likely to recommend Aura as a great place to work
| 72% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 4% | Detractors |
Aura Company News
The Boston Globe Names Aura a Top Place to Work in 2025
January 12th, 2026January 11th, 2026January 13th, 2026
In December, Aura was selected as one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the 18th annual, employee-based survey from The Boston Globe.
This honor is a direct reflection of our team's feedback and commitment. Thank you to every member of the Aura team for their dedication to building the leading AI-powered online safety platform for families. It’s their passion that makes Aura a truly exceptional place to work.
The Boston Globe Names Aura a Top Place to Work in 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Aura, the leading AI-powered online safety platform for families, has been named one of the 2025 Top Places to Work in Massachusetts in the...
Aura Releases New 2025 State of the Youth Report
January 12th, 2026January 11th, 2026January 13th, 2026
A few weeks ago, Aura released our latest State of the Youth Report. We pulled together self-reports, real device data, and family surveys to get a full picture of what kids are actually experiencing online - and it’s pretty eye-opening. Read the full announcement here: https://www.aura.com/reports/state-of-the-youth-2025
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Aura Releases New 2025 State of the Youth Report
The report shows how violence appears in AI chats, when roleplay takes hold, what causes digital stress, and why device rules spark conflict at home.
Aura replaces State Street’s Fenway sponsorship
April 11th, 2024April 10th, 2024April 12th, 2024
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/04/business/aura-fenway-park-state-street/
Boston cybersecurity startup Aura replaces State Street’s Fenway sponsorship - The Boston Globe
Red Sox fans arriving at Fenway Park for opening day on April 9 will see a new and less familiar name sponsoring the team’s prominent luxury pavilion above home plate.
Aura Awarded on Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2024 List
March 6th, 2024March 5th, 2024March 7th, 2024
"Aura's commitment to making the internet safer for all goes in tandem with the commitment to creating engaged employees. Fostering a nurturing work environment is a catalyst for innovation, which fuels a successful business," said Aura Founder and CEO, Hari Ravichandran. "I'm thrilled that Aura has been recognized on the Forbes' list of America's Best Startup Employers 2024."
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/aura-awarded-on-forbes-ame
Aura Awarded on Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2024 List
/PRNewswire/ -- Aura, the first truly intelligent safety solution for families, has been awarded on the Forbes list of America's Best Startup Employers 2024....
Aura and Blue Star Families New England Partner to Protect Local Military Families
May 23rd, 2023May 22nd, 2023May 24th, 2023
https://press.aura.com/2023-05-18-Aura-and-Blue-Star-Families-New-England-Partner-to-Protect-Local-Military-Families
Working at Aura
Working at Aura is rated highly by 229 employees, across various culture dimensions. Aura employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Aura’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Aura was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Aura
A+
Overall Company Culture at Aura is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Aura ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Aura Employee Reviews
Out of 1169 Aura employee reviews, 97% were positive. The remaining 3% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Aura improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 97% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 3% |
Positive Reviews From Aura Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The medical plans offered are amazing and the company covers most of the premium so you're getting a great plan for a very low cost
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing that I'm working for a company that is doing such great work for families all over the world
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They really promote cross functional collaboration
Constructive Feedback From Aura Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Keep improving benefits: 401k match, remote work perks, professional development!
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?I can't think of anything really to improve - I enjoy working for Aura and am thankful every day that I get to be a part of this amazing team.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?"Moving fast" does not have to mean moving without consistent purpose and intention. It also does not have to mean randomly laying people off for no reason just for the sake of a "re-org."
Aura Company Information
Aura Company Overview
Aura is one of the fastest growing online safety solutions for individuals and families. Whether you're protecting yourself, your kids or your aging loved ones, Aura can meet your needs at every stage of life. Customers trust Aura's simple interface to effortlessly safeguard the things they care about most. Through real-time monitoring and alerts, Aura helps detect and mitigate emerging online threats, such as scams, predators and cyberbullying.
Aura was founded in 2017 and its current CEO is Hari Ravichandran. Since its inception 9 years ago, Aura has grown to 400 employees.
Aura Mission, Vision & Values
Aura Mission Statement
To make the internet safer for everyone.
Aura Vision Statement
At Aura, we envision a world where the internet is safer for all. By harnessing the potential of AI and machine learning, we’re building first-of-their-kind digital tools to give families a deeper understanding of their online atmosphere. We are committed to staying ahead of the ever-changing challenges of our digital world, ensuring we create solutions that protect and empower the next generation. We want to empower everyone to access the information, connections and convenience of the digital world without sacrificing safety or privacy. Together, we're building a future where individuals and families can develop and maintain healthy digital habits.
Aura Values
- We Are One Team
- Wow Our Customers
- Embrace What's Next
- Own the Outcome
- Aspire to Greatness
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Aura
Aura recognizes and supports the collective, systemic change needed to address the climate crisis, and champions a world in which all people can thrive
The protections and security our technology offers families are only significant if we have a healthy, thriving planet on which to live and grow. As we operate, innovate and collaborate, the health of our environment will be kept top of mind - to create not only a safer internet, but a more sustainable one, as well.
https://www.aura.com/aura-cares?tab=id2#Climate-Action
| Headquarter | 250 Northern Ave Boston, MA 02210 United States of America |
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| Website | www.aura.com |
| Founding Date | 2017 |
| Tel | (650) 223-1988 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | boards.greenhouse.io/aura798 |
| Social Sites |
This PSA highlights a practical, cutting edge approach to Online Safety for kids that is making a real difference. The PSA features the technology and App by Aura as an illustration of the ideal effectiveness of this approach. This long version content is developed ultimately for television news breaks and digital, social media and is designed to to inform and educate the general public about the benefits and accessibility of this very caring and effective approach. The solutions to our youth's well being crisis won’t come from Congress or big-tech companies alone. It starts with families—empowered with the right tools to protect their kids. Aura is leading the charge, offering smart, simple, AI-powered solutions for digital parenting.- Aura, in partnership with child psychologists, created Online Balance-- a powerful tool to help protect your child from technology's negative effects. Gain insights into their online habits and get expert recommendations to support healthy screen time and overall wellbeing. Try it with your family for free at aura.com.
“A Lifetime of Protection” featuring Robert Downey Jr. highlights Aura's all-in-one approach to digital safety—offering AI-powered protection that evolves with your family’s needs. Whether it’s helping parents manage screen time and spot signs of cyberbullying, shielding adults from identity theft and financial fraud, or keeping seniors safe from scams with a simple interface, Aura adapts to every stage of life. To learn more about how Aura can protect you and your family, visit Aura.com/lifetime.
Aura Employees
Aura has 400 employees. 229 employees at Aura have reviewed Aura 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 229 Aura employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Aura are extremely happy with their total compensation at Aura, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Aura are extremely happy with their team. 229 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Aura are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Aura believe the environment at Aura is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Aura is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at Aura work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Aura 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
Aura employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Aura report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
99% of Aura employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Aura employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
94% of Aura employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Aura employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
99% of Aura employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Aura - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Aura is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Aura 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.
Aura KPIs and OKRs
At Aura 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Aura's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 182 Aura employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 174 have said yes.
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Aura CEO & Leadership
92 /100
Aura CEO Awards and Recognitions
Aura’s CEO Hari Ravichandran started in this role in 2017. Hari’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. With a high CEO score, Hari Ravichandran has won the Best CEOs in 2025. Aura’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Legal department, employees in the Customer Support department, and employees in the Operations department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees in the Design department, and employees in the Marketing department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Aura’s competitors, Hari Ravichandran ranks right above LifeLock CEO Scott Taylor. Under Ravichandran’s leadership, Aura employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Aura could stand to see real improvement.
Aura Leadership
The Aura Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Hari Ravichandran, Founder and CEO Hari Ravichandran, and Chief Technology Officer Rekha Singh
Hari Ravichandran CEO / President
Hari Ravichandran is the CEO and founder of Aura. He was previously founder and CEO of Endurance International Group, a... read more
Hari Ravichandran Founder and CEO
Hari Ravichandran is the CEO and founder of Aura. An engineer by training and entrepreneur by nature, Hari has a track... read more
Rekha Singh Chief Technology Officer
Rekha Singh serves as Aura’s Chief Technology Officer, leading the company’s engineering organization and technology... read more
Kristin Covi Chief Marketing Officer
Kristin Covi serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Aura.
Bill Lundregan Chief Legal Officer
Bill Lundregan serves as Aura’s Chief Legal Officer, responsible for managing the company’s legal and regulatory... read more
Joseph Agresta Chief Creative Officer
Joseph Agresta serves as the Chief Creative Officer of Aura.
Thomas Clayton Chief Operating Officer and President
Thomas Clayton is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President at Aura, overseeing the company’s operations with a... read more
Blake Cunneen Head of Corporate Development
Blake is an executive with a track record of successfully building and scaling SaaS businesses. Prior to Aura, Blake was... read more
Brian DeCenzo Chief Financial Officer
Brian DeCenzo serves as Aura’s Chief Financial Officer, leading global financial planning, analysis, accounting,... read more
Aura Salaries
How much does Aura pay?
229 employees at Aura rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 521 ratings) while 229 employees at Aura rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 409 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $133k | $133k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $191k | $191k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $256k | $256k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $285k | $285k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $319k | $319k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $370k | $370k | 100th Percentile |
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Average Compensation
$256,352*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diversity & Inclusion at Aura
Diverse employees at Aura score the company 88/100 across various culture categories, placing Aura in the Top 5% 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 Aura across various culture dimensions.
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Aura Perks & Benefits
Complimentary Aura Family account for you and your family, Coffee & chats with leaders and teams, speed-networking events via Zoom, fun and resourceful Slack channels, and more.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Aura PTO
Aura's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Aura's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Aura Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Aura
What is Aura address?
Aura location is at 250 Northern Ave
Who is the CEO of Aura?
Aura CEO is Hari Ravichandran, their score by employees is 92
What is Aura eNPS?
The eNPS for Aura is 68
How many employees work in Aura?
Aura has 400 employees
Who are Aura competitors?
Aura main competitors are LifeLock, McAfee, Aqua Security
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