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Blend Company Culture
Blend Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Happiness
A+Blend CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Nima Ghamsari
88 /100
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Diversity at Blend
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at Blend have rated Retention, Outlook, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Blend
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Blend have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Blend 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 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
60
Blend employees are 60% more likely to recommend Blend as a great place to work
| 70% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 10% | Detractors |
Working at Blend
Working at Blend is rated highly by 49 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blend employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Blend’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Blend was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blend
A+
Overall Company Culture at Blend is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
Blend ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Blend Employee Reviews
Out of 138 Blend employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blend improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 96% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 4% |
Positive Reviews From Blend Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Cooperative, knowledgeable, helping hand, work culture, flexibility, ownership
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The leadership team here at Blend, empowers you to grow with challenges as opportunities and explore the depth in terms of quality and improvements.
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interviewed made you comfortable and they made it look like pair programming rather than an interview
Constructive Feedback From Blend Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I know what other companies are offering and I am paid less at my current company.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?A 401k match would enable employees to plan for their futures. A better health plan would also be nice.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I'm doing a completely different job than what I was hired for and paid at. Comp should increase w/ contributions.
Blend Company Information
Blend Company Overview
We stand for better lending. Blend makes the process of getting a loan simpler, faster, and safer.
Blend was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Nima Ghamsari. Since its inception 14 years ago, Blend has grown to 400 employees.
Blend Mission, Vision & Values
Blend Mission & Values
Our mission is to bring simplicity and transparency to consumer banking. We form partnerships with banks and lenders to ensure consumers have access to a less stressful, more accessible lending experience. We’re not disrupting lending. We’re making lending better for everyone involved.
| Headquarter | 415 Kearny Street San Francisco, CA 94108 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blend.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | 858.952.7600 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | blend.com/company/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
- Nima's Family Story
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Blend Employees
Blend has 400 employees. 49 employees at Blend have reviewed Blend 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 49 Blend 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 Blend are extremely happy with their total compensation at Blend, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Blend are extremely happy with their team. 49 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Blend are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Blend believe the environment at Blend is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blend is comfortably fast. About 27% of the employees at Blend work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Blend 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
Blend employees generally work 9.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Blend report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Blend employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Blend employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
86% of Blend employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Blend employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
92% of Blend employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Blend - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Blend is that the company was prepared on their first day. Blend 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.
Blend KPIs and OKRs
At Blend 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Blend's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 30 Blend employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 27 have said yes.
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Blend CEO & Leadership
Blend CEO - Nima Ghamsari
88 /100
Blend’s CEO Nima Ghamsari started in this role in 2012. Nima’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 San Francisco. Blend’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, employees in the Engineering department, and employees in the HR department. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Ghamsari’s leadership, Blend employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Gender and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Blend could stand to see real improvement.
Blend Leadership
The Blend Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Nima Ghamsari, President Tim Mayopoulos, and Head of Legal Crystal Sumner
Nima Ghamsari CEO / President
Nima Ghamsari is CEO and co-founder of Blend. He leads the company’s corporate and product strategy toward the vision of... read more
Tim Mayopoulos President
Tim Mayopoulos is the President of Blend Before joining Blend in 2019, Tim served as President and CEO of Fannie Mae for... read more
Crystal Sumner Head of Legal
Crystal Sumner serves as the Head of Legal of Blend.
Kallol Das Head of Engineering
Kallol Das serves as the Head of Engineering of Blend.
Blend Salaries
How much does Blend pay?
How much do people at Blend get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blend is $131,463, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $153,891, or $73 per hour.
At Blend, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $303,648 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,398 annually. Average Blend salaries by department include: Product at $148,589, Operations at $119,117, Customer Support at $77,287, and Finance at $94,114. Half of Blend salaries are above $153,891.
43 employees at Blend rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 108 ratings) while 42 employees at Blend rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 70 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $116k | $116k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $153k | $153k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $217k | $217k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $290k | $290k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $368k | $368k | 100th Percentile |
$131,463*
Average Compensation
$153,891*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Blend Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Blend
Diverse employees at Blend score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Blend in the Top 15% 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 Blend across various culture dimensions.
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Blend Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Blend PTO
Blend's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Blend's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Blend Careers
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Candidates By Department
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blend
What is Blend address?
Blend location is at 415 Kearny Street
Who is the CEO of Blend?
Blend CEO is Nima Ghamsari, their score by employees is 88
What is Blend eNPS?
The eNPS for Blend is 60
What is the salary for QA in Blend?
QA average salary in the US is 105k
What are the salaries in the HR in Blend?
The average salaries for HR in Blend is 115k
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