Ignite Company Culture
Ignite Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Ignite's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
A+Manager
A+Office Culture
A+Professional Development
A+CEO Rating
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Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jim Tobin
81 /100
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Diversity at Ignite
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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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
0
Ignite employees are 0% more likely to recommend Ignite as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Ignite
Working at Ignite is rated highly by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ignite employees are most satisfied about Environment, Manager, and Office Culture categories, putting Ignite’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Ignite was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ignite
B
Overall Company Culture at Ignite is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
Ignite ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterIgnite Employee Reviews
Out of 10 Ignite employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Ignite Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It's a culture that focuses on and is vocal about the importance of wellbeing.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I appreciate that IGNITE covers all benefits at 100%
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Very collaborative, supportive, and appreciative of all perspectives
Ignite Company Information
Ignite Company Overview
Ignite is a geek event in over 100 cities worldwide.
Ignite Mission, Vision & Values
Ignite Mission & Values
Ignite’s mission is “Everyone Speaks”. We believe that public speaking builds confidence in individuals and that events like Ignite build community. Our goal is to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to learn to present their ideas and their stories.
| Headquarter | Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ignitetalks.io/ |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
Ignite Competitors
Ignite competitors include Astound Commerce and DreamBox Learning. Ignite ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ignite compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Ignite Employees
11 employees at Ignite have reviewed Ignite 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 11 Ignite 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 Ignite are pleased with their total compensation at Ignite, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Ignite are pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Ignite are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Ignite believe the environment at Ignite is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Ignite is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Ignite work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Ignite are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Ignite - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ignite is that the company was prepared on their first day. Ignite 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.
Ignite KPIs and OKRs
At Ignite 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Ignite's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Ignite employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Ignite CEO & Leadership
Ignite CEO - Jim Tobin
81 /100
Jim’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 Seattle. Compared to Ignite’s competitors, Jim Tobin ranks right above Astound Commerce CEO Igor Gorin. Under Tobin’s leadership, Ignite employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Manager. eNPS and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Ignite could stand to see real improvement.
Ignite Leadership
The Ignite Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Jim Tobin, Executive Director Mike Foti, and Senior Director Noreen Savage
Jim Tobin CEO / President
Jim Tobin serves as the CEO / President of Ignite.
Mike Foti Executive Director
Mike Foti serves as the Executive Director of Ignite.
Noreen Savage Senior Director
Noreen Savage serves as the Senior Director of Ignite. Noreen started at Ignite in November of 2010. Noreen currently... read more
Jason Ditzler Managing director
Jason Ditzler serves as the Managing director of Ignite.
David Brown Managing Director
David Brown serves as the Managing Director of Ignite.
Drew Montgomery Managing Director
Drew Montgomery serves as the Managing Director of Ignite. Drew started at Ignite in June of 2012. Drew currently... read more
Bill McDonnell Managing Director
Bill McDonnell serves as the Managing Director of Ignite.
Keith Clark Managing Director
Keith Clark serves as the Managing Director of Ignite.
Larry Kelley Managing Director
Larry Kelley serves as the Managing Director of Ignite.
Diversity & Inclusion at Ignite
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ignite across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Ignite Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Ignite PTO
Ignite's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Ignite's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Ignite's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Ignite Careers
Ignite Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Ignite applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
4
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 75% Granted (3 out of 4)
- 25% Denied (1 out of 4)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Ignite on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Design | 50% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
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Seattle | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Ignite
Who is the CEO of Ignite?
Ignite CEO is Jim Tobin, their score by employees is 81
Who are Ignite competitors?
Ignite main competitors are Astound Commerce, DreamBox Learning
What are the benefits at Ignite?
Ignite perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays & 401K / Retirement Plan
Who is Ignite leadership?
Mike Foti, Noreen Savage & Jason Ditzler are part of Ignite leadership, Jim Tobin is the CEO
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