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Blockstream develops and operates an online platform that enables users to transact bitcoin currency. read more
Blockstream Company Culture
Blockstream Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Blockstream's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ACompensation
B+Happiness
B+Perks & Benefits
B+eNPS
BBlockstream CEO
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Adam Back
82 /100
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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?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
54
Blockstream employees are 54% more likely to recommend Blockstream as a great place to work
| 77% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 23% | Detractors |
Working at Blockstream
Working at Blockstream is rated average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blockstream employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Blockstream’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Jefferson City, MO. See below in detail how working at Blockstream was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blockstream
C+
Overall Company Culture at Blockstream is rated C+
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Blockstream ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBlockstream Employee Reviews
Out of 15 Blockstream employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blockstream improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
Positive Reviews From Blockstream Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing my work is making an impact
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?A bunch of misfits working toward the same mission is the best way to describe how interesting the company is. Never a dull day
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is interesting and unique in their own way. There's no two people I could say that are alike
Constructive Feedback From Blockstream Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?More direct and crucial feedback from top down
Blockstream Company Information
Blockstream Company Overview
Blockstream develops and operates an online platform that enables users to transact bitcoin currency.
Blockstream was founded in 2014 and its current CEO is Adam Back. Since its inception 12 years ago, Blockstream has grown to 120 employees.
Blockstream Mission, Vision & Values
Blockstream Mission Statement
Blockstream’s mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future. We build crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, the most robust and secure blockchain. Applying cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering, we’re building the products and networks that make financial markets more efficient by reducing reliance on trust. With a long term outlook on delivering robust and scalable solutions, we invest heavily in research and development to strengthen the Bitcoin ecosystem and protocol. Peer-to-peer, open network finance holds the promise to change the world for the benefit of all. Blockstream is proud to be making this a reality.
Blockstream Values
- Permissionless innovation.
- Don’t trust. Verify.
- Open finance for everyone.
| Headquarter | 1000 De La Gauchetière Montreal, MO A8 H3B 4W5 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blockstream.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | (415)-738-8430 |
| Company Status | Private |
Blockstream Competitors
Blockstream competitors include Bitfury Group and Coinbase. Blockstream ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blockstream compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Blockstream Employees
Blockstream has 120 employees. 13 employees at Blockstream have reviewed Blockstream 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 13 Blockstream 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 Blockstream are pleased with their total compensation at Blockstream, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Blockstream are pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Blockstream are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Blockstream believe the environment at Blockstream is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Blockstream is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Blockstream work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Blockstream are 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
Blockstream employees generally work 7.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Blockstream report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of Blockstream employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Blockstream employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
83% of Blockstream employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Blockstream - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Blockstream is that the company was prepared on their first day. Blockstream 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.
Blockstream KPIs and OKRs
At Blockstream 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Blockstream's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Blockstream employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Blockstream CEO & Leadership
Blockstream CEO - Adam Back
82 /100
Adam’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Jefferson City, MO. Compared to Blockstream’s competitors, Adam Back ranks right above Bitfury Group CEO Valery Vavilov. Under Back’s leadership, Blockstream employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Blockstream could stand to see real improvement.
Blockstream Leadership
The Blockstream Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Adam Back, VP of Engineering Ben Teitelbaum, and Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Erik Svenson
Adam Back CEO / President
Adam Back serves as the CEO / President of Blockstream.
Ben Teitelbaum VP of Engineering
Ben Teitelbaum serves as the VP of Engineering of Blockstream. Ben started at Blockstream in Jan of 2017. Ben currently... read more
Erik Svenson Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Erik Svenson serves as the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Blockstream. Erik started at Blockstream in October... read more
Warren Togami VP Solutions
Warren Togami serves as the VP Solutions of Blockstream.
Allen Piscitello Vice President Of Product Management
Allen Piscitello serves as the Vice President Of Product Management of Blockstream.
Blockstream Salaries
How much does Blockstream pay?
How much do people at Blockstream get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blockstream is $100,724, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,560, or $53 per hour.
At Blockstream, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,256 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,644 annually. Average Blockstream salaries by department include: Design at $87,776, HR at $90,098, Business Development at $96,030, and Sales at $210,266. Half of Blockstream salaries are above $110,560.
12 employees at Blockstream rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 39 ratings) while 12 employees at Blockstream rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $87k | $87k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $108k | $108k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $178k | $178k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $227k | $227k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $325k | $325k | 100th Percentile |
$100,724*
Average Compensation
$110,560*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Blockstream Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Blockstream
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blockstream across various culture dimensions.
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Blockstream Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
Blockstream PTO
Blockstream's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Blockstream's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Blockstream's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Blockstream Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Blockstream applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Blockstream has a total of 120 employees
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (6 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Blockstream on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
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Washington | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blockstream
What is Blockstream address?
Blockstream location is at 1000 De La Gauchetière
Who is the CEO of Blockstream?
Blockstream CEO is Adam Back, their score by employees is 82
What is Blockstream eNPS?
The eNPS for Blockstream is 54
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Blockstream?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 128k
What are the salaries in the Product in Blockstream?
The average salaries for Product in Blockstream is 122k
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