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GameU Company Culture
GameU Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
GameU CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Kawas
95 /100
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Diversity at GameU
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at GameU have rated Executive Team, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at GameU
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B+
Women at GameU have rated Happiness, Compensation, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
GameU 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 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
82
GameU employees are 82% more likely to recommend GameU as a great place to work
| 82% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at GameU
Working at GameU is rated highly by 55 employees, across various culture dimensions. GameU employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting GameU’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at GameU was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at GameU
A+
Overall Company Culture at GameU is rated A+
Last updated a month ago
Top
5%
GameU ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
GameU Employee Reviews
Out of 172 GameU employee reviews, 98% were positive. The remaining 2% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping GameU improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 98% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 2% |
Positive Reviews From GameU Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Learning more about GameU's history!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The support we offer each other
- What makes you most happy at work?The joy of seeing my students overcome challenges and create beautiful art and games.
Constructive Feedback From GameU Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I possess a wide array of skills that are highly valued in the market. I consistently put in extra time and effort to ensure the success and well-being of my students. I am dedicated to continuously growing my skills and hope to see a pay increase sooner rather than later.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More pay and more vacation time would make me feel better about compensation overall
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?market price comparisons would help banance
GameU Company Information
GameU Company Overview
Turning today's gamers into tomorrow's engineers, game developers, architects, roboticists, and animators.
GameU was founded in 2013 and its current CEO is Michael Kawas. Since its inception 13 years ago, GameU has grown to 187 employees.
GameU Mission, Vision & Values
GameU Mission Statement
At GameU, we inspire learners of all ages and abilities to unleash their potential through comprehensive STEAM education. Our hands-on programs go beyond game design, covering essential skills in coding, 3D modeling, animation, graphic arts, robotics, and more. We nurture creativity, innovation, and critical problem-solving, empowering the next generation to design, build, and create like industry professionals.
GameU Vision Statement
Become a household name, synonymous with STEAM instruction. Increase our All-Abilities program by 60% and grow our Hybrid + Program to 200 schools by the end of the year 2028. Become a launching point for aspiring game developers, including those with special needs, to kickstart their careers. Foster innovation in our communities with our instructors leading the way, through workshops and other outreach opportunities.
GameU Values
- Always energetic
- Always learning
- Always sharing ideas
- Always staying optimistic
- Always ethical
- Always forward-looking
- Always patient, caring and kind
- Always empathetic
| Headquarter | 203 Main Street, Suite 300 Flemington, NJ 08822 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.game-u.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.indeed.com/cmp/Game--u/jobs |
| Social Sites |
GameU Competitors
GameU competitors include Udemy and Coursera. GameU ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GameU compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
GameU Employees
GameU has 187 employees. 55 employees at GameU have reviewed GameU across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 55 GameU 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 GameU are extremely happy with their total compensation at GameU, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at GameU are extremely happy with their team. 55 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at GameU are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at GameU believe the environment at GameU is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GameU is comfortably fast. About 87% of the employees at GameU work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at GameU are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
GameU employees generally work 8.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at GameU report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
96% of GameU employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
GameU employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
88% of GameU employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
GameU employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
100% of GameU employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining GameU - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York 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.
GameU KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of GameU's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 17 GameU employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 17 have said yes.
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GameU CEO & Leadership
95 /100
GameU CEO Awards and Recognitions
GameU’s CEO Michael Kawas started in this role in 2013. Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, Michael Kawas has won the Best CEOs in 2025. GameU’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, African American/Black employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, employees in the Design department, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to GameU’s competitors, Michael Kawas ranks right above Coursera CEO Jeff Maggioncalda. Under Kawas’s leadership, GameU employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where GameU could stand to see real improvement.
GameU Leadership
The GameU Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Michael Kawas, COO/CLO & Co-Founder Andre Hewitt, and CFO & Co-Founder Sari Kawas
Michael Kawas CEO / President
Michael Kawas serves as the CEO / President of GameU.
Andre Hewitt COO/CLO & Co-Founder
Andre Hewitt serves as the COO/CLO & Co-Founder of GameU.
Sari Kawas CFO & Co-Founder
Sari Kawas serves as the CFO & Co-Founder of GameU.
Brad Cohen CRO
Brad Cohen serves as the CRO of GameU.
Jon Ritter VP of Business Development
Jon Ritter serves as the VP of Business Development of GameU.
GameU Salaries
How much does GameU pay?
How much do people at GameU get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GameU is $54,417, or $26 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $51,188, or $24 per hour.
48 employees at GameU rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 130 ratings) while 48 employees at GameU rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 64 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $148k | $148k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $172k | $172k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $197k | $197k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $203k | $203k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $317k | $317k | 100th Percentile |
$54,417*
Average Compensation
$51,188*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diversity & Inclusion at GameU
Diverse employees at GameU score the company 91/100 across various culture categories, placing GameU in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GameU across various culture dimensions.
At GameU, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce, at all levels of our organization. Every day we work together to make a difference in people’s lives: staff, students, and community. However, we believe there are always opportunities to both be better and do better.,,Our pledge to create a workplace and learning atmosphere that is free of intolerance, and which celebrates the differences and sameness between people, is something we truly believe. This is not just a written statement on a piece of paper, it is who we are. So that we may follow-up with actionable items, we formed a Diversity and Inclusion Council. The Council provides recommendations to the Executive Team, with the intent of encouraging meaningful discussions and actions for positive change within the organization. Our goal is to foster deeper connections with every life we touch.
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GameU Perks & Benefits
-LifeMart -EAP -Kudos! -FSA -Work/life balance -Flexible schedule
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
GameU PTO
GameU's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding GameU
What is GameU address?
GameU location is at 203 Main Street, Suite 300
Who is the CEO of GameU?
GameU CEO is Michael Kawas, their score by employees is 95
What are the salaries in GameU
The average salary for employees in GameU is 54417$
What is GameU eNPS?
The eNPS for GameU is 82
What is GameU revenue?
GameU revenue is $10M
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