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Blurb Company Culture
Blurb Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Blurb's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ALeadership
BWork Culture
BPerks & Benefits
BManager
B-Blurb CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Todd Larsen
82 /100
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Diversity at Blurb
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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?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
16
Blurb employees are 16% more likely to recommend Blurb as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 50% | Passives |
| 17% | Detractors |
Working at Blurb
Working at Blurb is rated average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Blurb employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Work Culture categories, putting Blurb’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Blurb was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Blurb
C+
Overall Company Culture at Blurb is rated C+
Last updated months ago
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50%
Blurb 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 BetterBlurb Employee Reviews
Out of 15 Blurb employee reviews, 72% were positive. The remaining 28% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Blurb improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 72% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 28% |
Positive Reviews From Blurb Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Friendly, relaxed, comfortable. Allows you space to interview them
- What makes you most happy at work?The people! Being around a group of passionate creatives
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Supportive, mission driven. People care about the product
Blurb Company Information
Blurb Company Overview
Blurb is a self-publishing platform allowing individuals to create, publish, share, promote and sell their own books.
| Headquarter | 580 California St., Suite 300 San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.blurb.com |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Tel | 14153622078 |
| Company Status | Private |
Blurb Competitors
Blurb competitors include Lulu Press and Press. Blurb ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Blurb 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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Blurb Employees
9 employees at Blurb have reviewed Blurb 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 Blurb employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Blurb are not very pleased with their total compensation at Blurb, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, the employees at Blurb are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Blurb - Employee Onboarding
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.
Blurb KPIs and OKRs
At Blurb 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Blurb's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Blurb employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Blurb CEO & Leadership
Blurb CEO - Todd Larsen
82 /100
Todd’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Compared to Blurb’s competitors, Todd Larsen ranks right above Press CEO Patrick Ryan. Under Larsen’s leadership, Blurb employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Work Culture. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Blurb could stand to see real improvement.
Blurb Leadership
Todd Larsen CEO / President
Todd Larsen serves as the CEO / President of Blurb.
Bruce Watermann SVP Operations
Bruce Watermann serves as the SVP Operations of Blurb. Bruce started at Blurb in May of 2005. Bruce currently resides in... read more
Kelly Leach Chief Operating Officer
Kelly Leach serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Blurb. Kelly started at Blurb in March of 2018. Kelly currently... read more
Paramita Bhattacharya Chief Marketing Officer
Paramita Bhattacharya serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Blurb.
Lisa Blatt General Counsel
Lisa Blatt serves as the General Counsel of Blurb.
JANE GARNES Author
JANE GARNES serves as the Author of Blurb.
eileen gittins Founder and Executive Chairman
eileen gittins serves as the Founder and Executive Chairman of Blurb.
David Newhoff VP of Product & Design
David Newhoff serves as the VP of Product & Design of Blurb.
Blurb Salaries
How much does Blurb pay?
How much do people at Blurb get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Blurb is $125,279, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,322, or $71 per hour.
At Blurb, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $190,178 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,410 annually. Average Blurb salaries by department include: Marketing at $191,883, Product at $135,240, Business Development at $111,377, and Sales at $281,192. Half of Blurb salaries are above $149,322.
5 employees at Blurb rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 3 employees at Blurb rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $147k | $147k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $207k | $207k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $255k | $255k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$125,279*
Average Compensation
$149,322*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Blurb Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Blurb
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Blurb across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Blurb PTO
Blurb's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Blurb's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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Blurb Careers
Blurb Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Blurb applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 33% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 33% Granted (1 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 67% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Blurb Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Blurb on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 22% | |
Design | 22% | |
Operations | 11% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Austin | 11% | |
Indianapolis | 11% | |
Portland | 11% | |
Los Angeles | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Blurb
What is Blurb address?
Blurb location is at 580 California St., Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Blurb?
Blurb CEO is Todd Larsen, their score by employees is 82
What is Blurb eNPS?
The eNPS for Blurb is 16
What is the salary for IT Manager in Blurb?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 115k
What are the salaries in the Design in Blurb?
The average salaries for Design in Blurb is 101k
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