Grindr Company Culture
Grindr Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Grindr's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
A+Manager
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Team
A+CEO Rating
AGrindr CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
George Arison
84 /100
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Diversity at Grindr
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Grindr have rated Team, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Grindr
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Grindr have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Grindr 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
59
Grindr employees are 59% more likely to recommend Grindr as a great place to work
| 66% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 7% | Detractors |
Grindr Company News
Work It Wednesday featuring Amit Bhasin (he/him), Finance Manager
March 29th, 2023March 28th, 2023March 30th, 2023
Welcome to another #WorkItWednesday, Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global LGBTQ community.
In this edition, we spoke with Amit Bhasin (he/him), Finance Manager, to learn more about his Grindr journey and the exciting work the team is doing to support the organization and global queer community.
#finance #lgbtq #hiring #careersintech
#WorkItWednesday featuring Amit Bhasin (he/him), Finance Manager — Grindr Blog
#WorkItWednesday is Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global queer community. In our latest installment, we chat with Amit Bhasin, Finance Manager.
Work It Wednesday featuring Kimberly Escobar, Sr. IT Specialist
January 26th, 2023January 25th, 2023January 27th, 2023
Welcome to another #WorkItWednesday, Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global LGBTQ community.
In this edition, we spoke with Kimberly Escobar (she/her), Sr. IT Specialist, to learn more about her Grindr journey and the exciting work her team is doing to support the organization and global queer community.
#grindr #careersintech #itspecialist #itjobs #hiring #lgbtq
#WorkItWednesday featuring Kimberly Escobar (she/her), Sr. IT Specialist — Grindr Blog
#WorkItWednesday is Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global queer community. In our latest installment, we chat with Kimberly Escobar, Sr. IT Specialist.
Work It Wednesday featuring Jeffery King, Community Advocate
November 30th, 2022November 29th, 2022December 1st, 2022
Welcome to another #WorkItWednesday, Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global LGBTQ community.
In this edition, we spoke with Jeffery King (he/him), Community Advocate, to learn more about his experience working at Grindr!
#grindr #community #customerexperience #trustandsafety #userexperience #hiring #missiondriven
#WorkItWednesday featuring Jeffery King (he/him), Community Advocate — Grindr Blog
#WorkItWednesday is Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global queer community. In our latest installment, we chat with Jeffery King, Community Advocate.
Work It Wednesday featuring Tyler Watson, Staff Data Scientist
October 26th, 2022October 25th, 2022October 27th, 2022
Welcome to another #WorkItWednesday, Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global LGBTQ community.
In this edition, we spoke with Tyler Watson (he/him), Staff Data Scientist to learn more about his experience working at Grindr!
#grindr #careersintech #datascience #datascientist #datascientistjobs #hiring #missiondriven
#WorkItWednesday featuring Tyler Watson, Staff Data Scientist — Grindr Blog
#WorkItWednesday is Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global queer community. In our latest installment, we chat with Tyler Watson, Staff Data Scientist
Work It Wednesday featuring Amy Lashley, Sr. Software Engineer, Backend
September 28th, 2022September 27th, 2022September 29th, 2022
Welcome to another #WorkItWednesday, Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global LGBTQ community.
In this edition, we spoke with Amy Lashley (she/her), Sr. Software Engineer, Backend to learn more about what what its like to be an engineer at Grindr!
#grindr #careersintech #backendengineer #backenddeveloper #engineeringjobs #hiring #lgbtq
#WorkItWednesday featuring Amy Lashley, Sr. Software Engineer, Backend — Grindr Blog
#WorkItWednesday is Grindr's feature on employees and programs at the heart of the work we do to connect the global queer community. In our latest installment, we chat with Amy Lashley, Sr. Software Engineer, Backend.
Working at Grindr
Working at Grindr is rated highly by 128 employees, across various culture dimensions. Grindr employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Manager, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Grindr’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Grindr was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Grindr
B+
Overall Company Culture at Grindr is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Top
20%
Grindr ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Grindr Employee Reviews
Out of 400 Grindr employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Grindr improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
Positive Reviews From Grindr Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?We have a very senior team. This allows for the ability to share responsibilities throughout, ability to grow and learn at a similar level, move quickly through work, and have great trust in each other.
- What are some of the best things about your team?My team mates plays well, they are all professional and funny. That always reminding me to keep going, or I'll fall behind.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Transparency and availability. Example -- I feel that Jeff's "Office Hours" weekly meeting is very informative and gives us a great opportunity to learn more about what is going on around the company.
Constructive Feedback From Grindr Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Was planned to discuss for a raise/perf review last year, and then Grindr sold ( but I like the changes, I love here more than ever ). I told my manager about the review recently, and I'm trying to make it.
Grindr Company Information
Grindr Company Overview
The world's largest app for gay, bi, trans, and queer people.
Grindr was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is George Arison. Since its inception 17 years ago, Grindr has grown to 170 employees.
Grindr Mission, Vision & Values
Grindr Vision Statement
A world where all queer people belong; empowered to connect, love, live joyfully, and build authentic community
Grindr Mission & Values
- Authentically Queer: Diverse, sex-positive, grounded in and advocating for the queer community.
- 0 Feet Away: We’re our users, and our users are at the center of everything we do.
- Looking for Right Now: Working together, inclined to action, making moves right now for a better future.
- Into Exploration: Exploring ourselves, our identities, our communities, and the world.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Grindr
Grindr for Equality is an ever-evolving mission to help LGBTQ people around the globe. Our wide-ranging initiatives impact communities large and small on issues that matter to them the most: safety, sexual health, advocacy, and more.
If you'd like to learn more about Grindr for Equality (G4E) please visit our website: https://www.grindr.com/g4e/
| Headquarter | 750 N San Vicente Blvd West Hollywood, CA 90069 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.grindr.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GRND |
| Jobs | www.grindr.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Celebrating who you are and what you are looking for - during pride and always.
What its all about. Come check out the different ways that our users find connection on Grindr.- We Are Grindr
- Working at Grindr
Grindr Employees
Grindr has 170 employees. 128 employees at Grindr have reviewed Grindr 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 128 Grindr employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Grindr are extremely happy with their total compensation at Grindr, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Grindr are extremely happy with their team. 128 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Grindr are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Grindr believe the environment at Grindr is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Grindr is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at Grindr work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Grindr 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
Grindr employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Grindr report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Grindr employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Grindr employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
83% of Grindr employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Grindr employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
96% of Grindr employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Grindr - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Grindr is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Grindr 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.
Grindr KPIs and OKRs
At Grindr 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Grindr's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 115 Grindr employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 104 have said yes.
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Grindr CEO & Leadership
Grindr CEO - George Arison
84 /100
Grindr’s CEO George Arison started in this role in 2022. George’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Grindr’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Entry Level experience, African American/Black employees, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees in the HR department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Grindr’s competitors, George Arison ranks right above Tinder CEO Faye Iosotaluno. Under Arison’s leadership, Grindr employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Manager. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Grindr could stand to see real improvement.
Grindr Leadership
The Grindr Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO George Arison, Vice President of Finance Gary Binford, and VP, Business & Legal Affairs Bill Shafton
George Arison CEO / President
George Arison serves as the CEO / President of Grindr.
Gary Binford Vice President of Finance
Gary Binford serves as the Vice President of Finance of Grindr.
Bill Shafton VP, Business & Legal Affairs
Bill Shafton serves as the VP, Business & Legal Affairs of Grindr. Bill currently resides in the Greater Los Angeles... read more
Waddie Grant Executive Assistant
Waddie Grant serves as the Executive Assistant of Grindr.
Vanna Krantz Chief Financial Officer
Vanna Krantz serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Grindr.
Grindr Salaries
How much does Grindr pay?
How much do people at Grindr get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Grindr is $103,682, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,309, or $53 per hour.
At Grindr, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,027 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,564 annually. Average Grindr salaries by department include: Admin at $58,926, HR at $88,637, IT at $89,614, and Engineering at $117,498. Half of Grindr salaries are above $110,309.
120 employees at Grindr rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 305 ratings) while 121 employees at Grindr rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 231 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $88k | $88k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $108k | $108k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $172k | $172k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $226k | $226k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $308k | $308k | 100th Percentile |
$103,682*
Average Compensation
$110,309*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Grindr Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Grindr
Diverse employees at Grindr score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Grindr in the Top 40% 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 Grindr across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Grindr Perks & Benefits
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
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Grindr PTO
Grindr's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Grindr's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 67% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Grindr's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Grindr Careers
Grindr Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Grindr applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved, 40% certified-withdrawn, and 10% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Grindr unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 4 were withdrawn by Grindr after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Grindr has a total of 170 employees
10
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 50% Granted (5 out of 10)
- 0% Denied ( out of 10)
- 10% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 10)
- 40% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 10)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Grindr Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Grindr on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 8% | |
Customer Support | 8% | |
IT | 8% | |
Operations | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 8% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Grindr
What is Grindr address?
Grindr location is at 750 N San Vicente Blvd
Who is the CEO of Grindr?
Grindr CEO is George Arison, their score by employees is 84
What is Grindr eNPS?
The eNPS for Grindr is 59
What is the salary for Account Executive in Grindr?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Grindr?
The average salaries for Business Development in Grindr is 106k
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