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Built In Company Culture
Built In Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Built In's Overall Culture is rated B
Built In CEO
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Maria Christopoulos Katris
88 /100
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Diversity at Built In
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C-
Diverse employees at Built In have rated Compensation, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Built In
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B
Women at Built In have rated Leadership, Manager, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Built In 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
48
Built In employees are 48% more likely to recommend Built In as a great place to work
| 70% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Built In
Working at Built In is rated highly by 60 employees, across various culture dimensions. Built In employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Office Culture categories, putting Built In’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Built In was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Built In
B
Overall Company Culture at Built In is rated B
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Built In ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Built In Employee Reviews
Out of 93 Built In employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Built In improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
Positive Reviews From Built In Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Strong worklife balance and supportive manager.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Get to work on the latest technology with smart people
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Supportive, clear, accessible and humble.
Constructive Feedback From Built In Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?More transparency into hires and departures, spend more time on executive hiring and coach or remove toxic leaders
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Continue to collaborate and reduce ineffective meetings
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Executive hiring, fixing toxic / passive-aggressive culture
Built In Company Information
Built In Company Overview
Built In is the largest network of online communities for tech companies and startups.
Built In Mission, Vision & Values
Built In Mission & Values
Our mission is to reinvent how: talented people find their professional purpose; companies tell their stories (in a way no job post ever could); and communities connect over a shared passion for tech.
| Headquarter | 444 North Wells, Suite 301 Chicago, IL 60654 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | builtin.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Built In Employees
60 employees at Built In have reviewed Built In 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 60 Built In 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 Built In are extremely happy with their total compensation at Built In, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Built In are extremely happy with their team. 60 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Built In are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Built In believe the environment at Built In is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Built In is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Built In work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Built In 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
Built In employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Built In report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
87% of Built In employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Built In employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of Built In employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Built In employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of Built In employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Built In - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Built In is that the company was prepared on their first day. Built In employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 86% 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.
Built In KPIs and OKRs
At Built In 83% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Built In's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 Built In employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 9 have said yes.
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Built In CEO & Leadership
88 /100
Built In CEO Awards and Recognitions
Built In’s CEO Maria Christopoulos Katris started in this role in 2011. Maria’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 Chicago. With a high CEO score, Maria Christopoulos Katris has won the Best CEOs in 2025. Built In’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Product department, employees in the Engineering department, and Female employees. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Christopoulos Katris’s leadership, Built In employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Office Culture. Diversity and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Built In could stand to see real improvement.
Built In Leadership
The Built In Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Maria Christopoulos Katris, CTO Peter Evans, and Vice President of Sales Jim Campanella
Maria Christopoulos Katris CEO / President
Maria Christopoulos Katris serves as the CEO / President of Built In.
Peter Evans CTO
Peter Evans serves as the CTO of Built In. Peter started at Built In in May of 2018. Peter currently resides in the... read more
Jim Campanella Vice President of Sales
Jim Campanella serves as the Vice President of Sales of Built In.
Aaron Pecoraro VP Creative Director
Aaron Pecoraro serves as the VP Creative Director of Built In. Aaron started at Built In in Feb of 2016. Aaron currently... read more
Adam Calica VP of Growth
Adam Calica serves as the VP of Growth of Built In. Adam currently resides in the Greater Chicago Area.
Kim Beinborn VP, Customer Experience
Kim Beinborn serves as the VP, Customer Experience of Built In. Kim currently resides in the Greater Chicago Area.
Emma Galler Vice President of Sales
Emma Galler serves as the Vice President of Sales of Built In.
Tim Collman VP of Finance
Tim Collman serves as the VP of Finance of Built In.
Diversity & Inclusion at Built In
Diverse employees at Built In score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Built In in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Built In across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Built In Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
Built In PTO
Built In's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Built In's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 16% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Built In's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Built In Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Built In on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 19% | |
Business Development | 19% | |
Marketing | 13% | |
Design | 6% | |
Other | 19% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 81% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 6% | |
San Antonio | 6% | |
Michigan City | 6% |
Built In Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Built In's Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at Built In? Employees are extremely happy at Built In and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Built In employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 100% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Built In?
Engineering
Product
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult67%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult100%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Product Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Built In
What is Built In address?
Built In location is at 444 North Wells, Suite 301
Who is the CEO of Built In?
Built In CEO is Maria Christopoulos Katris, their score by employees is 88
What is Built In eNPS?
The eNPS for Built In is 48
What are the benefits at Built In?
Built In perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance & Work From Home Policy
Who is Built In leadership?
Peter Evans, Jim Campanella & Aaron Pecoraro are part of Built In leadership, Maria Christopoulos Katris is the CEO
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