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Glowforge Company Culture
Glowforge Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Glowforge's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
BPerks & Benefits
BRetention
BHappiness
B-Environment
CGlowforge CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dan Shapiro
66 /100
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Diversity at Glowforge
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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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
6
Glowforge employees are 6% more likely to recommend Glowforge as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Glowforge
Working at Glowforge is rated below average by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. Glowforge employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Glowforge’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Glowforge was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Glowforge
C
Overall Company Culture at Glowforge is rated C
Last updated months ago
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Glowforge 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 BetterGlowforge Employee Reviews
Out of 10 Glowforge employee reviews, 22% were positive. The remaining 78% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Glowforge improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 22% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 78% |
Positive Reviews From Glowforge Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?A ton of great people who want to do good things in the world. They are standing behind the CEO regardless of their personal views.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Time off is great and benefits
Constructive Feedback From Glowforge Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Ignore customer complaints and the internal idea is that
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Check references, respect peoples experience
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay what you promised in contract
Glowforge Company Information
Glowforge Company Overview
Glowforge is a 3D laser printer that can cut and engrave dozens of beautiful materials.
| Headquarter | 2944 First Ave South Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | glowforge.com |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Tel | +1 (855) 569-4878 |
| Company Status | Private |
Glowforge Competitors
Glowforge competitors include Full Spectrum Laser and Fisher Unitech. Glowforge ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Glowforge compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Glowforge Employees
19 employees at Glowforge have reviewed Glowforge 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 19 Glowforge 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 Glowforge are pleased with their total compensation at Glowforge, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Glowforge are generally satisfied with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Glowforge are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Glowforge believe the environment at Glowforge is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Glowforge is extremely fast. About 28% of the employees at Glowforge work 8 hours or less, while 29% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Glowforge are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Glowforge - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Glowforge is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Glowforge employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Glowforge KPIs and OKRs
At Glowforge 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Glowforge's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Glowforge employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Glowforge CEO & Leadership
Glowforge CEO - Dan Shapiro
66 /100
Dan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dan in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Dan Shapiro’s employees rank Glowforge in the Top 25% for Compensation, in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 35% for Retention. When compared to Glowforge’s competitors, Dan Shapiro ranks below both Full Spectrum Laser CEO Henry Liu and Fisher Unitech CEO Matt Wise.
Glowforge Leadership
The Glowforge Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Dan Shapiro, Vice President Of Software Engineering Michael Natkin, and Senior Vice President of People Operations Cynthia Mason
Dan Shapiro CEO / President
Dan Shapiro serves as the CEO / President of Glowforge.
Michael Natkin Vice President Of Software Engineering
Michael Natkin serves as the Vice President Of Software Engineering of Glowforge. Michael started at Glowforge in Sep of... read more
Cynthia Mason Senior Vice President of People Operations
Cynthia Mason serves as the Senior Vice President of People Operations of Glowforge. Cynthia currently resides in the... read more
Renuka Ayer CFO
Renuka Ayer serves as the CFO of Glowforge. Renuka currently resides in the Greater Seattle Area.
Glowforge Salaries
How much does Glowforge pay?
How much do people at Glowforge get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Glowforge is $84,064, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,238, or $60 per hour.
At Glowforge, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $185,896 annually and the lowest is an Accountant at $46,816 annually. Average Glowforge salaries by department include: Sales at $70,105, Marketing at $149,197, Engineering at $117,306, and Operations at $82,395. Half of Glowforge salaries are above $126,238.
9 employees at Glowforge rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Glowforge rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $243k | $243k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $293k | $293k | 100th Percentile |
$84,064*
Average Compensation
$126,238*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Glowforge Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Glowforge
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Glowforge across various culture dimensions.
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Glowforge PTO
Glowforge's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Glowforge's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Glowforge's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Glowforge Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Glowforge on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 38% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 13% | |
IT | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Marketing | 13% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 63% | |
|---|---|---|
Renton | 13% | |
Bellevue | 13% | |
Chicago | 13% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Glowforge
What is Glowforge address?
Glowforge location is at 2944 First Ave South
Who is the CEO of Glowforge?
Glowforge CEO is Dan Shapiro, their score by employees is 66
What is Glowforge eNPS?
The eNPS for Glowforge is 6
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Glowforge?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 58k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Glowforge?
The average salaries for Engineering in Glowforge is 117k
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