


Diverse employees at Elevate have rated Meetings, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Elevate have rated Happiness, Perks And Benefits, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Elevate employees are 9% more likely to recommend Elevate as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 39% | Detractors |
Working at Elevate is rated highly by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Elevate employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Leadership, and Manager categories, putting Elevate’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Indianapolis, IN. See below in detail how working at Elevate was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Elevate is rated A
Last updated 15 days ago
Elevate ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 24 Elevate employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Elevate improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was honest and open for a real true opportunity to do great work.
What makes you most happy at work?We car about one another and the work we produce.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We believe in providing the best every chance we have with the guests.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?To be able to work as a team and foster the ability to count on each other.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Provide more support and have people who can help resolve incidents on the spot.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Family friendly benefits for adoption and fertility
Elevate develops credit products that get people money today and guide them to be better with it tomorrow
ELEVATE was formed by founders of mission-driven companies who shared a passion for innovation and impact. Our purpose drives our passion and our excellence.We believe in sustainable, balanced and inclusive economic growth. We believe in an economic model that collectively activates business and other stakeholders to improve people’s lives and preserve the planet. This requires a commitment to transparency, visibility and the thoughtful management of risk and performance. It requires a commitment to business driven sustainability.To achieve this purpose: We engage, we innovate, we inspire, we ELEVATE.
| Headquarter | Room D, 20 Floor, Eton Building, 288 Des Voeux Road, Central Indianapolis, IN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.elevate.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Company Status | Private |
Elevate competitors include Oportun, Anaqua, and Lumos Labs. Elevate ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Elevate compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

34 employees at Elevate have reviewed Elevate across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 34 Elevate 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 Elevate are pleased with their total compensation at Elevate, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Elevate are extremely happy with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Elevate are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Elevate believe the environment at Elevate is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Elevate is comfortably fast. About 62% of the employees at Elevate work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Elevate are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Elevate is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Elevate employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Elevate's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Elevate employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
Elevate’s CEO Ken Rees started in this role in 2014. Ken’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 Indianapolis, IN. Elevate’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Elevate’s competitors, Ken Rees ranks right above Anaqua CEO Robert Romeo. Under Rees’s leadership, Elevate employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Perks And Benefits and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Elevate could stand to see real improvement.
The Elevate Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Ken Rees, Vice President Interactive Jason Crichton, and Director Of Business Development Michael Donnelly
Ken Rees CEO / President
Ken Rees serves as the CEO / President of Elevate.
Jason Crichton Vice President Interactive
Jason Crichton serves as the Vice President Interactive of Elevate. Jason started at Elevate in February of 2012. Jason... read more
Michael Donnelly Director Of Business Development
Michael Donnelly serves as the Director Of Business Development of Elevate. Michael started at Elevate in November of... read more
Michael Minor Vice President Of Products
Michael Minor serves as the Vice President Of Products of Elevate.
Jonathan Walker VP, Marketing Strategy
Jonathan Walker serves as the VP, Marketing Strategy of Elevate.
Joan Kuehl EVP, Chief Information Officer
Joan Kuehl serves as the EVP, Chief Information Officer of Elevate.
Brad Tharp Vice President, Product Optimization
Brad Tharp serves as the Vice President, Product Optimization of Elevate.
Kerry Miles Vice President, Product Management
Kerry Miles serves as the Vice President, Product Management of Elevate.
Michael Kayser VP App. Development
Michael Kayser serves as the VP App. Development of Elevate.
How much do people at Elevate get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Elevate is $112,740, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,364, or $54 per hour.
At Elevate, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $213,253 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,876 annually. Average Elevate salaries by department include: Marketing at $101,775, Business Development at $94,944, Legal at $213,253, and Operations at $83,039. Half of Elevate salaries are above $114,364.
15 employees at Elevate rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 49 ratings) while 14 employees at Elevate rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $164k | $164k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Elevate score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Elevate in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Elevate across various culture dimensions.
Elevate's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Elevate's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Elevate applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 54% | |
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Marketing | 15% | |
Finance | 15% | |
Legal | 8% | |
Product | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Indianapolis | 46% | |
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Dallas | 15% | |
Houston | 8% | |
Boston | 8% | |
San Francisco | 8% | |
Other | 15% |
What is Elevate address?
Elevate location is at Room D, 20 Floor, Eton Building, 288 Des Voeux Road, Central
Who is the CEO of Elevate?
Elevate CEO is Ken Rees, their score by employees is 79
What is Elevate eNPS?
The eNPS for Elevate is 9
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Elevate?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 188k
What are the salaries in the HR in Elevate?
The average salaries for HR in Elevate is 112k