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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterFluid employees are 20% more likely to recommend Fluid as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 40% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Fluid is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Fluid employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Fluid’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Fluid was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Fluid is rated C
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Fluid ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 16 Fluid employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Fluid improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
What do you like best about your company?The collaborative nature, the clear communications and the involvement of every team within the agency.
What did you like most about the interview process?The honesty and openness of everyone that interviewed me.
What makes you most happy at work?Achieving goals and moving the company forward
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel very well compensated
What needs to change to make the company culture better?upper management needs to make it priority.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?People/leadership training, communication skills, organizational structure training and transparency.
Fluid enables its users to create standalone OS X apps for their favorite websites.
We believe in creating stuff real people will really love.
We applaud candor, work ethic and integrity, and we value a positive, fun atmosphere. Curious. We believe curiosity is essential in our personal, professional, and business lives. ... Creative. We like to flex our brains to provide unique solutions for our customers. ... Committed.
| Headquarter | 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Floor 4 Oakland, CA 94612 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.fluid.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Company Status | Private |
Fluid competitors include ScienceLogic, Goodman Networks, and NxStage. Fluid ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Fluid compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

8 employees at Fluid have reviewed Fluid across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 8 Fluid employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Fluid are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Fluid, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Fluid are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Fluid are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Fluid believe the environment at Fluid is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Fluid is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Fluid work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Fluid 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 Fluid is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Fluid employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
At Fluid 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Fluid's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Fluid employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Vanessa’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Vanessa in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Vanessa Cartwright’s employees rank Fluid in the Top 15% for Environment, in the Top 30% for Office Culture, and in the Top 35% for Executive Team. When compared to Fluid’s competitors, Vanessa Cartwright ranks below both ScienceLogic CEO David Link and Goodman Networks CEO John Goodman.
The Fluid Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Vanessa Cartwright, VP Business Development Steve Mac, and VP Engineering Kyle Montgomery
Vanessa Cartwright CEO / President
Vanessa Cartwright serves as the CEO / President of Fluid.
Steve Mac VP Business Development
Steve Mac serves as the VP Business Development of Fluid.
Kyle Montgomery VP Engineering
Kyle Montgomery serves as the VP Engineering of Fluid.
Andrew Guldman VP of Product Engineering and R+D
Andrew Guldman serves as the VP of Product Engineering and R+D of Fluid.
Bridget Fahrland Senior Vice President, Client Strategy
Bridget Fahrland serves as the Senior Vice President, Client Strategy of Fluid. Bridget started at Fluid in May of 2014.... read more
Tilly Mathers Senior Vice President
Tilly Mathers serves as the Senior Vice President of Fluid.
Andrew Leibowitz VP, Client Services and Account Management
Andrew Leibowitz serves as the VP, Client Services and Account Management of Fluid. Andrew started at Fluid in Jul of... read more
Andrew Sirotnik Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer
Andrew Sirotnik serves as the Co-Founder & Chief Experience Officer of Fluid. Andrew started at Fluid in Sep of 1997.... read more
How much do people at Fluid get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Fluid is $124,081, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,368, or $72 per hour.
At Fluid, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $191,534 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $57,774 annually. Average Fluid salaries by department include: Sales at $283,496, HR at $105,255, Business Development at $111,785, and IT at $108,825. Half of Fluid salaries are above $150,368.
4 employees at Fluid rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 4 employees at Fluid rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $85k | $85k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $119k | $119k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $148k | $148k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $208k | $208k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $257k | $257k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Fluid across various culture dimensions.
Fluid's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Fluid's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Fluid's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Fluid applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Fluid address?
Fluid location is at 1611 Telegraph Avenue, Floor 4
Who is the CEO of Fluid?
Fluid CEO is Vanessa Cartwright, their score by employees is 68
What is Fluid eNPS?
The eNPS for Fluid is 20
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Fluid?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 152k
What are the salaries in the IT in Fluid?
The average salaries for IT in Fluid is 109k