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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBanjo employees are -33% more likely to recommend Banjo as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Banjo is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Banjo employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Banjo’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Banjo was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Banjo is rated C-
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Banjo ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 9 Banjo employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Had a chill guy, super understanding that I had other commitments outside of this job (another job)
What makes you most happy at work?My coworkers they’re amazing besides Debb
What are some of the best things about your team?We have a really standout employee olivia, before Debbie came she handled everyone swap and drop shifts outside of the app because she actually understood our commitments and made a connection with us
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| Headquarter | 806 Winslow Street San Francisco, CA 94063 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | ban.jo |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Company Status | Private |

10 employees at Banjo have reviewed Banjo 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 Banjo employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Banjo are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Banjo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Banjo are not very pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Banjo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Banjo believe the environment at Banjo is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Banjo is a bit slow. About 60% of the employees at Banjo work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Banjo are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of Banjo's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Banjo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Damien’s approval rate is just above average, putting Damien in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Damien Patton is well regarded by employees for the Executive Team Banjo offers, and ranks among the Top 40% of CEOs by employees in that category. With Damien’s leadership, Banjo employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and Happiness. Damien was rated slightly below average for Environment.
The Banjo Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Damien Patton, Director of Marketing and Communications Michael Bingham, and VP of Engineering Justin Leung
Damien Patton CEO / President
Damien Patton serves as the CEO / President of Banjo.
Michael Bingham Director of Marketing and Communications
Michael Bingham serves as the Director of Marketing and Communications of Banjo.
Justin Leung VP of Engineering
Justin Leung serves as the VP of Engineering of Banjo.
Jessie Councilman VP of Finance & Operations
Jessie Councilman serves as the VP of Finance & Operations of Banjo.
Rish Mehta EVP
Rish Mehta serves as the EVP for Banjo. Rish started at Banjo in December of 2017. Rish is based in the San Francisco... read more
T Marchetti Chief Strategy Officer
T Marchetti serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for Banjo. T started at Banjo in December of 2017. T is based in the... read more
Michael Poth Executive Vice President
Michael Poth serves as the Executive Vice President of Banjo. Michael currently resides in the Washington D.C. Metro... read more
Brian Agle Chief Financial Officer
Brian Agle serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Banjo.
Franz Busse Senior Vice President Of Technology Systems
Franz Busse serves as the Senior Vice President Of Technology Systems of Banjo.
How much do people at Banjo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Banjo is $133,221, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,567, or $72 per hour.
At Banjo, the highest paid job is a Product Manager at $239,846 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $56,463 annually. Average Banjo salaries by department include: Business Development at $108,715, Admin at $78,367, Engineering at $138,081, and Finance at $86,134. Half of Banjo salaries are above $150,567.
7 employees at Banjo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 5 employees at Banjo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $116k | $116k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $149k | $149k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $214k | $214k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $250k | $250k | 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 Banjo across various culture dimensions.
Banjo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Banjo's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Banjo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Banjo applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Banjo address?
Banjo location is at 806 Winslow Street
Who is the CEO of Banjo?
Banjo CEO is Damien Patton, their score by employees is 76
What is Banjo eNPS?
The eNPS for Banjo is -33
What is the salary for HR Manager in Banjo?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 104k
What are the salaries in the IT in Banjo?
The average salaries for IT in Banjo is 106k