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Instart cloud services for application performance and security deliver and protect exceptional web experiences. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 8

TOTAL RATINGS: 116

CEO: Sumit Dhawan

Instart Company Culture

Instart Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.7/5

Instart's Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CEO Rating

A+

Happiness

B+

Meetings

B+

Team

Executive Team

Instart CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Sumit Dhawan

86 /100

Diversity at Instart

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

C-

Diverse employees at Instart have rated Happiness, Retention, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Instart

N/A

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Instart 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

Instart employees are 0% more likely to recommend Instart as a great place to work

20%	Promoters
60%	Passives
20%	Detractors

Working at Instart

Working at Instart is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Instart employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Happiness, and Meetings categories, putting Instart’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Instart was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Instart

B-

Overall Company Culture at Instart is rated B-

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40%

Instart ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

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Instart Employee Reviews

Out of 4 Instart employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Instart improve their work culture.

75%

25%

Positive Reviews	75%
Constructive Feedback	25%

Positive Reviews From Instart Employees

What is the best part about your compensation package?
Good balance between base/variable and opportunity to exceed.
Anonymous Review
What are some of the best things about your team?
Professional and capable.
Anonymous Review
What makes you most happy at work?
Technical quality of work.
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Instart Employees

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Under market salary (by about 20%)
Anonymous Review

Instart Company Information

Instart Company Overview

Instart cloud services for application performance and security deliver and protect exceptional web experiences.

Instart was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Sumit Dhawan. Since its inception 16 years ago, Instart has grown to 170 employees.

Instart Mission, Vision & Values

Instart Mission Statement

Instart's mission is to help companies create digital experiences their customers love.

Instart Values

Challenge to Excellence
Commitment & Delivery
Collaboration
Customer Partnership

Instart Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	450 Lambert Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94306 United States of America
Website	www.instart.com/
Founding Date	2010
Tel	+1.888.576.3166
Company Status	Private
Jobs	www.instart.com/company/careers

Instart Competitors

Instart competitors include Akamai, Fastly, and MaxCDN. Instart ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Instart 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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Instart Employees

Instart has 170 employees. 8 employees at Instart have reviewed Instart 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 8 Instart employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Instart are pleased with their total compensation at Instart, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Instart are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Instart are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Instart believe the environment at Instart is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Instart is extremely fast.

Overall, the employees at Instart are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Instart - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

Instart Employee Onboarding

Instart KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Instart's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Instart employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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Instart KPIs & OKRs

Instart CEO & Leadership

Instart CEO - Sumit Dhawan

86 /100

Sumit’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 San Francisco. Instart’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees. Compared to Instart’s competitors, Sumit Dhawan ranks right above Akamai CEO Tom Leighton. Under Dhawan’s leadership, Instart employee respondents are most happy about their Happiness and the company’s Meetings. Diversity and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where Instart could stand to see real improvement.

Instart Leadership

The Instart Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Sumit Dhawan, CFO Jony Hartono, and Vice President of Business Development Samrah Khan

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Instart Salaries

How much does Instart pay?

How much do people at Instart get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Instart is $124,826, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $148,780, or $71 per hour.

At Instart, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $188,887 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,538 annually. Average Instart salaries by department include: Product at $134,606, Engineering at $139,633, Sales at $283,141, and Design at $100,576. Half of Instart salaries are above $148,780.

6 employees at Instart rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at Instart rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

Instart Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $84k	$84k	1st Percentile
17th Percentile $118k	$118k	17th Percentile
33rd Percentile $147k	$147k	33rd Percentile
50th Percentile $233k	$233k	50th Percentile
67th Percentile $255k	$255k	67th Percentile
83rd Percentile $352k	$352k	83rd Percentile
100th Percentile $434k	$434k	100th Percentile

$124,826^*

Average Compensation

$148,780^*

Median Compensation

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Instart Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Instart

Diverse employees at Instart score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing Instart in the Bottom 35% 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 Instart across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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Instart Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy
Paid Holidays
Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan
Performance Bonus

Office Perks

Free Food
Pet-Friendly
Company Social Outings
Work From Home Policy
Unique Office Space

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Instart PTO

Instart's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Instart's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	0%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	100%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Instart PTO Policy

Instart Careers

Instart Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Instart applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 56% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Instart has a total of 170 employees

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

56% Granted (5 out of 9)
0% Denied ( out of 9)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 9)
44% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 9)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Instart Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Instart on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	Engineering	25%
	Sales	25%
	Product	25%
	Business Development	25%

Candidates By Location

	New York City	50%
	Albany	25%
	Newark	25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Instart

What is Instart address?

Instart location is at 450 Lambert Avenue

Who is the CEO of Instart?

Instart CEO is Sumit Dhawan, their score by employees is 86

What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Instart?

Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 84k

What are the salaries in the Business Development in Instart?

The average salaries for Business Development in Instart is 110k

How many employees work in Instart?

Instart has 170 employees

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