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FreshRealm enables forward-thinking food industry partners to meet changing consumer needs by delivering prepped perishables to doorsteps and store shelves. read more
FreshRealm Company Culture
FreshRealm Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
FreshRealm's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
C+Perks & Benefits
C-eNPS
C-Environment
D+Retention
DFreshRealm CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Lippold
53 /100
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Diversity at FreshRealm
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at FreshRealm have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at FreshRealm
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Women at FreshRealm have rated Manager, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
FreshRealm 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?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-28
FreshRealm employees are -28% more likely to recommend FreshRealm as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at FreshRealm
Working at FreshRealm is rated below average by 29 employees, across various culture dimensions. FreshRealm employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting FreshRealm’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at FreshRealm was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at FreshRealm
D-
Overall Company Culture at FreshRealm is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
10%
FreshRealm ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterFreshRealm Employee Reviews
Out of 29 FreshRealm employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FreshRealm improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From FreshRealm Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Feeling productive and a sense of accomplishment.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Our team is uniquely blessed with having some of the more experienced people at the company, many of whom have been at our site since the beginning, going on seven years now.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?We are truly empowered to realize our ideas when driving efficiency and productivity.
Constructive Feedback From FreshRealm Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Overhaul the enire leadership team
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership, especially at the top levels
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Leadership doesn't understand how to run a business. Theyre reactive, lack transparency, too much in the weeds, and dont know how to manage cost
FreshRealm Company Information
FreshRealm Company Overview
FreshRealm enables forward-thinking food industry partners to meet changing consumer needs by delivering prepped perishables to doorsteps and store shelves.
FreshRealm was founded in 2013 and its current CEO is Michael Lippold. Since its inception 13 years ago, FreshRealm has grown to 500 employees.
FreshRealm Mission, Vision & Values
FreshRealm Mission & Values
FreshRealm enables forward-thinking food industry partners to meet changing consumer needs by delivering prepped perishables — including fully-prepped meal kits, ready-to-eat meals and more — to doorsteps and store shelves. In an industry that’s not optimized to deliver on the massive influx of consumer demand for prepped perishable food (pre-sliced onions, chopped garlic, cut pineapple, etc.), FreshRealm has identified and created the infrastructure and solutions needed for each part of the complex process of bringing fresh, convenient meals and foods to market including: quick-turn, just-in-time supply and fulfillment, strategic partnerships, cold chain management, and proprietary technology to integrate every aspect. The result is the ability to deliver programs to partners at national scale efficiently (in both time and expense) with the highest safety and quality standards.
| Headquarter | 476 E Main Street Ventura, CA 93001-2627 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | freshrealm.co/ |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | 805-667-8484 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
FreshRealm Competitors
FreshRealm competitors include ezCater. FreshRealm ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FreshRealm compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
FreshRealm Employees
FreshRealm has 500 employees. 29 employees at FreshRealm have reviewed FreshRealm 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 29 FreshRealm employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at FreshRealm are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at FreshRealm, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at FreshRealm are not very pleased with their team. 29 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at FreshRealm are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at FreshRealm believe the environment at FreshRealm is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FreshRealm is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at FreshRealm work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at FreshRealm are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining FreshRealm - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
FreshRealm KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no FreshRealm employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand FreshRealm's KPIs and OKRs.
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FreshRealm CEO & Leadership
FreshRealm CEO - Michael Lippold
53 /100
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Michael Lippold’s employees rank FreshRealm in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 35% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 25% for Environment. When compared to FreshRealm’s competitors, Michael Lippold ranks below ezCater CEO Stefania Mallett.
FreshRealm Leadership
The FreshRealm Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Michael Lippold, Chief Technology Officer Alan West, and Implementation Director | Business Development Mei-Lon Jimenez
Michael Lippold CEO / President
Michael Lippold serves as the CEO / President of FreshRealm.
Alan West Chief Technology Officer
Alan West serves as the Chief Technology Officer of FreshRealm.
Mei-Lon Jimenez Implementation Director | Business Development
Mei-Lon Jimenez serves as the Implementation Director | Business Development of FreshRealm.
Joe Kautz Vice President Finance
Joe Kautz serves as the Vice President Finance of FreshRealm.
Steve Cordova Vice President Of Plant Operations
Steve Cordova serves as the Vice President Of Plant Operations of FreshRealm.
Bob Simpson VP Business Development
Bob Simpson serves as the VP Business Development of FreshRealm.
Ken Catchot CFO
Ken Catchot serves as the CFO of FreshRealm. Ken started at FreshRealm in February of 2017. Ken currently resides in... read more
Peter Hajas Chief Business Officer
Peter Hajas serves as the Chief Business Officer of FreshRealm. Peter started at FreshRealm in September of 2014. Peter... read more
Gregory LaPoint VP of Facilities, EHS & Expansion
Gregory LaPoint serves as the VP of Facilities, EHS & Expansion of FreshRealm. Gregory currently resides in the Greater... read more
FreshRealm Salaries
How much does FreshRealm pay?
How much do people at FreshRealm get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FreshRealm is $140,976, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,388, or $56 per hour.
At FreshRealm, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $267,018 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,558 annually. Average FreshRealm salaries by department include: Design at $82,416, Finance at $63,093, HR at $87,119, and Marketing at $133,973. Half of FreshRealm salaries are above $118,388.
17 employees at FreshRealm rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 55 ratings) while 17 employees at FreshRealm rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $247k | $247k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $306k | $306k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $312k | $312k | 100th Percentile |
$140,976*
Average Compensation
$118,388*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
FreshRealm Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at FreshRealm
Diverse employees at FreshRealm score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing FreshRealm in the Bottom 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 FreshRealm across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
FreshRealm Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
FreshRealm PTO
FreshRealm's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, FreshRealm applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
FreshRealm has a total of 500 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let FreshRealm Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in FreshRealm on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 50% | |
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Customer Support | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Irvine | 50% | |
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Bend | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding FreshRealm
What is FreshRealm address?
FreshRealm location is at 476 E Main Street
Who is the CEO of FreshRealm?
FreshRealm CEO is Michael Lippold, their score by employees is 53
What is FreshRealm eNPS?
The eNPS for FreshRealm is -28
What is the salary for Director of Product in FreshRealm?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 192k
What are the salaries in the Product in FreshRealm?
The average salaries for Product in FreshRealm is 143k
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