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Foursquare is the leading independent location technology company dedicated to building solutions that help businesses make smarter decisions and developers create more engaging experiences. A pioneer of the geo-location space, Foursquare’s location tech stack is being utilized by the world’s largest enterprises and most recognizable brands, helping them tap into location intelligence to create better customer experiences. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
45
TOTAL
RATINGS
413

Foursquare Company Culture

Foursquare Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.2/5
Foursquare's Overall Culture is rated B+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Foursquare CEO

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Gary Little Foursquare's CEO
Gary Little
79 /100

Diversity at Foursquare

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at Foursquare have rated Manager, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Foursquare

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Women at Foursquare have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Foursquare 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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

18

Foursquare employees are 18% more likely to recommend Foursquare as a great place to work

42%Promoters
34%Passives
24%Detractors

Working at Foursquare

Working at Foursquare is rated highly by 45 employees, across various culture dimensions. Foursquare employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting Foursquare’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Foursquare was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Foursquare

B+

Overall Company Culture at Foursquare is rated B+

Last updated months ago

Top
20%

Foursquare ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 45 Employees

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Engineering
88
Engineering88
Marketing
73
Marketing73
Product
64
Product64

Foursquare Employee Reviews

Out of 13 Foursquare employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Foursquare improve their work culture.

90%
10%
Positive Reviews90%
Constructive Feedback10%

Positive Reviews From Foursquare Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Personal contact, interviewer set enough time for talk, code and questions.
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    multicultural, I enjoy work in such environment.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Wow! Strong Foursquare Family Relationship

Foursquare Company Information

Foursquare Company Overview

Foursquare is the leading independent location technology company dedicated to building solutions that help businesses make smarter decisions and developers create more engaging experiences. A pioneer of the geo-location space, Foursquare’s location tech stack is being utilized by the world’s largest enterprises and most recognizable brands, helping them tap into location intelligence to create better customer experiences.

Foursquare was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Gary Little. Since its inception 17 years ago, Foursquare has grown to 404 employees.

Foursquare Mission, Vision & Values

Foursquare Mission & Values

Foursquare makes apps that help people keep up and meet up with friends, and discover great places. Swarm is for people who want the fastest and easiest way to connect with their friends. The Foursquare app is for explorers who want to know about the best spots, and to share what they’ve found with others. Whether you're setting off on a trip around the world, coordinating a night out with friends, or trying to pick out the best dish at your local restaurant, Foursquare is the perfect companion.

Headquarter568 Broadway
New York City, NY 10012
United States of America
Websitefoursquare.com
Founding Date2009
Tel347-494-0946
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsfoursquare.com/careers/
Social Sites

Foursquare Competitors

Foursquare competitors include Meta, Yelp, and Grubhub. Foursquare ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Foursquare compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Meta's Logo
    Meta
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Foursquare's Logo
    Foursquare
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    Yelp's Logo
    Yelp
    3.2/5
  4. #4
    Grubhub's Logo
    Grubhub
    3.1/5
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Foursquare Employees

Foursquare has 404 employees. 45 employees at Foursquare have reviewed Foursquare 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 45 Foursquare 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 Foursquare are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Foursquare, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Foursquare are pleased with their team. 45 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Foursquare are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Foursquare believe the environment at Foursquare is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Foursquare is comfortably fast. About 71% of the employees at Foursquare work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Foursquare are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Foursquare - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Foursquare is that the company was prepared on their first day. Foursquare employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Foursquare KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Foursquare's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Foursquare employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Foursquare CEO & Leadership

Foursquare CEO - Gary Little

Gary Little Foursquare's CEO
79 /100

Foursquare’s CEO Gary Little started in this role in 2021. Gary’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 New York. Foursquare’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Engineering department, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees in the Product department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Foursquare’s competitors, Gary Little ranks right above Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Under Little’s leadership, Foursquare employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Foursquare could stand to see real improvement.

Foursquare Leadership

The Foursquare Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Gary Little, Chief Revenue Officer Liz Ritzcovan, and SVP Engineering Matthew Kamen

  • Gary Little  CEO / President

    Gary Little CEO / President

    As CEO of Foursquare, Gary is responsible for driving the company mission and vision as the world's most trusted and... read more

  • Liz Ritzcovan Chief Revenue Officer

    Liz Ritzcovan serves as the Chief Revenue Officer of Foursquare.

  • Matthew Kamen SVP Engineering

    Matthew Kamen serves as the SVP Engineering of Foursquare.

  • Swen Graham SVP, Creative + Global Marketing

    Swen Graham serves as the SVP, Creative + Global Marketing of Foursquare.

  • Jared Hand Vice President, National Sales

    Jared Hand serves as the Vice President, National Sales of Foursquare.

  • Peter Krasniqi VP Global Enterprise & Business Development

    Peter Krasniqi serves as the VP Global Enterprise & Business Development of Foursquare.

  • Marc Cote VP Global Operations

    Marc Cote serves as the VP Global Operations of Foursquare.

  • R Maddy VP of Marketing

    R Maddy serves as the VP of Marketing of Foursquare.

  • Robert Joseph VP, infrastructure engineering

    robert joseph serves as the VP, infrastructure engineering for foursquare. robert started at foursquare in June of 2011.... read more

Foursquare Salaries

How much does Foursquare pay?

How much do people at Foursquare get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Foursquare is $119,051, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,544, or $60 per hour.

At Foursquare, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $247,177 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $52,860 annually. Average Foursquare salaries by department include: Admin at $64,503, Engineering at $129,291, HR at $94,664, and Marketing at $137,595. Half of Foursquare salaries are above $126,544.

23 employees at Foursquare rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 75 ratings) while 23 employees at Foursquare rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$77k
$77k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$100k
$100k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$119k
$119k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$187k
$187k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$242k
$242k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$265k
$265k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$333k
$333k100th Percentile
$119,051*
Average Compensation
$126,544*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Foursquare Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Foursquare

Diverse employees at Foursquare score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Foursquare in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Foursquare across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 68/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Foursquare Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

Foursquare PTO

Foursquare's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Foursquare's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Foursquare's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Foursquare Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Foursquare applied for 19 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved, 5% certified-withdrawn, and 5% withdrawn.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Foursquare unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Foursquare after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Foursquare has a total of 404 employees

19
Total Applied
  • 89% Granted (17 out of 19)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 19)
  • 5% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 19)
  • 5% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 19)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Foursquare Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Foursquare on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
36%
Business Development
15%
Engineering
15%
Product
13%
Design
11%
Other
11%

Candidates By Location

New York City
51%
San Francisco
11%
Los Angeles
4%
Chicago
4%
Seattle
2%
Other
29%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Foursquare

What is Foursquare address?

Foursquare location is at 568 Broadway

Who is the CEO of Foursquare?

Foursquare CEO is Gary Little, their score by employees is 79

What is Foursquare eNPS?

The eNPS for Foursquare is 18

What is the salary for Sales Engineer in Foursquare?

Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 158k

What are the salaries in the IT in Foursquare?

The average salaries for IT in Foursquare is 110k

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