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Draper Company Culture
Draper Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Draper's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
ATeam
AHappiness
A-Outlook
A-Compensation
B+Draper CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kaigham Gabriel
64 /100
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Diversity at Draper
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Draper have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Draper
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Draper have rated Team, Outlook, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Draper 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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
18
Draper employees are 18% more likely to recommend Draper as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Draper
Working at Draper is rated highly by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. Draper employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Team, and Happiness categories, putting Draper’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Draper was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Draper
B+
Overall Company Culture at Draper is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Draper ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Draper Employee Reviews
Out of 6 Draper employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Draper improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
Positive Reviews From Draper Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are all so cool
- What is the best part about your compensation package?10% company match for 403B
- What makes you most happy at work?being able to work w the brightest and smartest people. I go into work every day and always leave w more knowledge
Draper Company Information
Draper Mission, Vision & Values
Draper Mission Statement
It is our goal to provide our customers with the best possible quality and service, so we seek partners who understand and fit into this mission.
Draper Values
- Unity
- Respect
- Quality of Life
- Environment
- Pride
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.draperinc.com/ |
| Company Status | Private |
Draper Competitors
Draper competitors include Crestron Electronics and The Aerospace Corporation. Draper ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Draper compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Draper Employees
23 employees at Draper have reviewed Draper 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 23 Draper employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Draper are pleased with their total compensation at Draper, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Draper are extremely happy with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Draper are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Draper believe the environment at Draper is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Draper is extremely fast. About 58% of the employees at Draper work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Draper are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Draper - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Draper KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Draper's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Draper employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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Draper CEO & Leadership
Draper CEO - Kaigham Gabriel
64 /100
Kaigham’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kaigham in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Kaigham Gabriel’s employees rank Draper in the Top 10% for Meetings, in the Top 10% for Team, and in the Top 15% for Happiness. Gabriel is generally unpopular with Draper employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by Male employees and employees in the Engineering department. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Draper’s competitors, Kaigham Gabriel ranks below both The Aerospace Corporation CEO Steve Isakowitz and Crestron Electronics CEO Dan Feldstein.
Draper Leadership
The Draper Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Kaigham Gabriel, Deputy to the VP of Engineering for S&T Brent Appleby, and Director, Systems Engineering Vincent Sabio
Kaigham Gabriel CEO / President
Kaigham Gabriel serves as the CEO / President of Draper.
Brent Appleby Deputy to the VP of Engineering for S&T
Brent Appleby serves as the Deputy to the VP of Engineering for S&T for Draper Laboratory. Brent started at Draper... read more
Vincent Sabio Director, Systems Engineering
Vincent Sabio serves as the Director, Systems Engineering for Draper. Vincent started at Draper in November of 2018.... read more
Jacky Bonarrigo Executive Admin. Asst. Special Operations
Jacky Bonarrigo serves as the Executive Admin. Asst. Special Operations for Draper Laboratory. Jacky started at Draper... read more
Miriam John Director
Miriam John serves as the Director for Draper Laboratory. Miriam started at Draper Laboratory in December of 2009.... read more
Eric Balles Managing Director, Transportion and Energy
Eric Balles serves as the Managing Director, Transportion and Energy for Draper. Eric started at Draper in December of... read more
Darryl Sargent VP, National Security & Space Programs
Darryl Sargent serves as the VP, National Security & Space Programs for Draper Laboratory. Darryl started at Draper... read more
Tara Clark Vice President, Commercial Programs; Corporate Officer
Tara Clark serves as the Vice President, Commercial Programs; Corporate Officer of Draper. Tara currently resides in the... read more
Draper Salaries
How much does Draper pay?
How much do people at Draper get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Draper is $111,549, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,073, or $56 per hour.
At Draper, the highest paid job is a Project Manager- Tech at $180,000 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,834 annually. Average Draper salaries by department include: Operations at $86,797, Legal at $173,779, Engineering at $133,069, and Communications at $79,016. Half of Draper salaries are above $118,073.
15 employees at Draper rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings) while 14 employees at Draper rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Draper employees include job titles like Data Scientist, Developer, Project Manager- Tech, and IT Support Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Draper employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
$111,549*
Average Compensation
$118,073*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Draper Salaries by City
Draper Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Draper
Diverse employees at Draper score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Draper in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Draper across various culture dimensions.
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Draper Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Draper PTO
Draper's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Draper's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Draper's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Draper
Who is the CEO of Draper?
Draper CEO is Kaigham Gabriel, their score by employees is 64
What is Draper eNPS?
The eNPS for Draper is 18
What is the salary for Recruiter in Draper?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Draper?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Draper is 64k
Who are Draper competitors?
Draper main competitors are Crestron Electronics, The Aerospace Corporation
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