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Intellectual Ventures is engaged in the business of invention. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 11

TOTAL RATINGS: 196

CEO: Nathan Myhrvold

Intellectual Ventures Company Culture

Intellectual Ventures Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.7/5

Intellectual Ventures' Overall Culture is rated B-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Compensation

A+

Perks & Benefits

A+

Happiness

Manager

B+

Environment

B-

Intellectual Ventures CEO

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Nathan Myhrvold

60 /100

Diversity at Intellectual Ventures

N/A

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Intellectual Ventures eNPS

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

43%	Promoters
14%	Passives
43%	Detractors

Working at Intellectual Ventures

Working at Intellectual Ventures is rated average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Intellectual Ventures employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting Intellectual Ventures’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Intellectual Ventures was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Intellectual Ventures

B-

Overall Company Culture at Intellectual Ventures is rated B-

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Intellectual Ventures ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

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Results from 11 Employees

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Summary	Department	Score
Engineering 65	Engineering	65

Intellectual Ventures Employee Reviews

Out of 6 Intellectual Ventures employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Intellectual Ventures improve their work culture.

60%

40%

Positive Reviews	60%
Constructive Feedback	40%

Positive Reviews From Intellectual Ventures Employees

What makes you most happy at work?
I love my actual work just frustrating with all of the top heavy intellectuals who haven't ever really created anything.. Oh and the whole kitchen thing? Come on..
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
Easy questions - it was more like joining a Frat - look like them, go to the right schools, know the same people, you are in
Anonymous Review
What is the best part about your compensation package?
base pay and generous bonus
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From Intellectual Ventures Employees

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Get more people who work collaboratively and purge the pompous smarty pants.
Anonymous Review
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
More diversity and new younger minds. This is like the elks club
Anonymous Review

Intellectual Ventures Company Information

Intellectual Ventures Company Overview

Intellectual Ventures is engaged in the business of invention.

Intellectual Ventures was founded in 2000 and its current CEO is Nathan Myhrvold. Since its inception 26 years ago, Intellectual Ventures has grown to 17251 employees.

Intellectual Ventures Mission, Vision & Values

Intellectual Ventures Mission Statement

We believe that ideas are valuable. We’re here to ensure a market for invention continues to thrive.

Intellectual Ventures Values

These are our core values and it is through these values that we will continue to be the leader in the business of invention. Passion. We are passionate about our company being the leader in the business of invention. ... Integrity. ... Patience. ... Knowledge. ... Inventiveness. ... Pioneering Spirit.

Intellectual Ventures Mission, Vision & Values

Headquarter	3150 139th Ave. SE, Building 4 Bellevue, WA 98005 United States of America
Website	www.intellectualventures.com
Founding Date	2000
Tel	1-425-467-2300
Company Status	Private
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Intellectual Ventures Competitors

Intellectual Ventures competitors include Deloitte (US) and RPX Corporation. Intellectual Ventures ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Intellectual Ventures 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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Intellectual Ventures Employees

Intellectual Ventures has 17251 employees. 11 employees at Intellectual Ventures have reviewed Intellectual Ventures 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 Intellectual Ventures 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 Intellectual Ventures are extremely happy with their total compensation at Intellectual Ventures, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Intellectual Ventures are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Intellectual Ventures are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Intellectual Ventures believe the environment at Intellectual Ventures is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Intellectual Ventures is moderate. About 86% of the employees at Intellectual Ventures work 8 hours or less.

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

Joining Intellectual Ventures - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.

Intellectual Ventures Employee Onboarding

Intellectual Ventures KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Intellectual Ventures' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Intellectual Ventures employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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Intellectual Ventures KPIs & OKRs

Intellectual Ventures CEO & Leadership

Intellectual Ventures CEO - Nathan Myhrvold

60 /100

Nathan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Nathan in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Nathan Myhrvold’s employees rank Intellectual Ventures in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 10% for Happiness. Myhrvold is generally unpopular with Intellectual Ventures employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Engineering department. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Intellectual Ventures’s competitors, Nathan Myhrvold ranks below both RPX Corporation CEO Dan McCurdy and Deloitte (US) CEO Joe Ucuzoglu.

Intellectual Ventures Leadership

The Intellectual Ventures Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Nathan Myhrvold, EVP & CFO Larry Froeber, and Senior Manager, Office of the CTO Claudia Hung

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Intellectual Ventures Salaries

How much does Intellectual Ventures pay?

How much do people at Intellectual Ventures get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Intellectual Ventures is $94,104, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $84,843, or $40 per hour.

At Intellectual Ventures, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $212,375 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $43,697 annually. Average Intellectual Ventures salaries by department include: IT at $62,135, Finance at $78,089, Design at $99,750, and Product at $174,852. Half of Intellectual Ventures salaries are above $84,843.

8 employees at Intellectual Ventures rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings) while 7 employees at Intellectual Ventures rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).

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Intellectual Ventures Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $56k	$56k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $71k	$71k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $85k	$85k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $234k	$234k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $270k	$270k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $550k	$550k	100th Percentile

$94,104^*

Average Compensation

$84,843^*

Median Compensation

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

Intellectual Ventures Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Intellectual Ventures

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Intellectual Ventures across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men 75/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years

Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men 65/100

Department - Engineering

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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Intellectual Ventures Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

PTO / Vacation Policy

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Intellectual Ventures PTO

Intellectual Ventures' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Intellectual Ventures' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	100%
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	50%
$1000 -$1500/mo	50%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

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

Intellectual Ventures PTO Policy

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Intellectual Ventures applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Intellectual Ventures has a total of 17251 employees

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (10 out of 10)
0% Denied ( out of 10)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 10)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 10)

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

Let Intellectual Ventures Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Intellectual Ventures on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	67%
	Engineering	33%

Candidates By Location

	Seattle	50%
	Bellevue	17%
	Prudhoe Bay	17%
	Other	17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Intellectual Ventures

What is Intellectual Ventures address?

Intellectual Ventures location is at 3150 139th Ave. SE, Building 4

Who is the CEO of Intellectual Ventures?

Intellectual Ventures CEO is Nathan Myhrvold, their score by employees is 60

What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Intellectual Ventures?

Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 46k

What are the salaries in the Sales in Intellectual Ventures?

The average salaries for Sales in Intellectual Ventures is 83k

How many employees work in Intellectual Ventures?

Intellectual Ventures has 17251 employees

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