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Kargo Company Culture
Kargo Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Kargo's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
BProfessional Development
BCEO Rating
BGender
BLeadership
BKargo CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Harry Kargman
71 /100
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Diversity at Kargo
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Kargo have rated Manager, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Kargo
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Kargo have rated Leadership, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Kargo 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-1
Kargo employees are -1% more likely to recommend Kargo as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Kargo
Working at Kargo is rated average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kargo employees are most satisfied about Manager, Professional Development, and CEO Rating categories, putting Kargo’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Buffalo, NY. See below in detail how working at Kargo was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kargo
B-
Overall Company Culture at Kargo is rated B-
Last updated months ago
Top
40%
Kargo ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKargo Employee Reviews
Out of 15 Kargo employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kargo improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Kargo Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Continued growth of our platforms and offerings
- What did you like most about the interview process?i do not recall what i liked
- What makes you most happy at work?at kargo? not much. i work in at a different job now and the process of engineering is actually close to what it should be
Constructive Feedback From Kargo Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?HR is secret police, C levels need to acknowledge that covid is a disease and not a myth, proper structure of engineer flow
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?try to be friendly more human, not just work, meetings and call it a day
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?you get paid more elsewhere as engineers. nepotism and bias get you further than skill here
Kargo Company Information
Kargo Company Overview
Kargo is a mobile brand advertising platform that helps to connect brands with publisher audience.
Kargo was founded in 2003 and its current CEO is Harry Kargman. Since its inception 23 years ago, Kargo has grown to 306 employees.
Kargo Mission, Vision & Values
Kargo Mission & Values
Kargo is the leader in mobile brand advertising. Bringing together creativity, technology and quality, Kargo empowers advertisers to break convention and build connections with consumers on the most important screen today—the phone. Through our high-end editorial alliance composed of world-class publisher partners, as well as our proprietary advertising automation technology and award-winning creative studio, we enable brands and agencies to reach eight out of 10 smartphone users in the US with memorable, measurable mobile ad experiences.
| Headquarter | 826 Broadway York, NY 10003 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | kargo.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2003 |
| Tel | (212) 979-9000 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Kargo Competitors
Kargo competitors include Bidtellect - Native Intelligence and Yieldmo. Kargo ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kargo 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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Kargo Employees
Kargo has 306 employees. 24 employees at Kargo have reviewed Kargo 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 24 Kargo employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kargo are not very pleased with their total compensation at Kargo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kargo are generally satisfied with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Kargo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kargo believe the environment at Kargo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kargo is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at Kargo work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kargo are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kargo - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Kargo is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kargo KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Kargo's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Kargo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Kargo CEO & Leadership
Kargo CEO - Harry Kargman
71 /100
Harry’s approval rate is just above average, putting Harry in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Buffalo, NY. Harry Kargman is well regarded by employees for the Manager Kargo offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Harry is most liked by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and Female employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Kargo’s competitors, Harry Kargman ranks just above Bidtellect - Native Intelligence’s CEO Lon Otremba. With Harry’s leadership, Kargo employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Professional Development. Harry was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Kargo Leadership
The Kargo Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Harry Kargman, CFO Neal Modi, and Chief Technology Officer Kartal Goksel
Harry Kargman CEO / President
Harry Kargman serves as the CEO / President of Kargo.
Kartal Goksel Chief Technology Officer
Kartal Goksel serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Kargo. Kartal started at Kargo in Oct of 2015. Kartal currently... read more
Edward Romaine Chief Marketing Officer
Edward Romaine serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Kargo.
Evan Schwartz Controller and VP of Financial Operations
Evan Schwartz serves as the Controller and VP of Financial Operations of Kargo. Evan started at Kargo in Jun of 2015.... read more
Edric Chan VP, Platform Operations
Edric Chan serves as the VP, Platform Operations of Kargo. Edric started at Kargo in Apr of 2018. Edric currently... read more
Jeremy Sadwith VP of Engineering
Jeremy Sadwith serves as the VP of Engineering of Kargo. Jeremy started at Kargo in Apr of 2013. Jeremy currently... read more
Javier Kielmanowicz VP Engineering
Javier Kielmanowicz serves as the VP Engineering of Kargo. Javier started at Kargo in Jun of 2018. Javier currently... read more
Justin Maggio VP, Programmatic Sales
Justin Maggio serves as the VP, Programmatic Sales of Kargo. Justin started at Kargo in Apr of 2017. Justin currently... read more
Kargo Salaries
How much does Kargo pay?
How much do people at Kargo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kargo is $115,509, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,354, or $57 per hour.
At Kargo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $275,835 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,405 annually. Average Kargo salaries by department include: Finance at $75,471, HR at $90,925, Legal at $275,835, and Sales at $215,258. Half of Kargo salaries are above $120,354.
18 employees at Kargo rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 55 ratings) while 16 employees at Kargo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $92k | $92k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $196k | $196k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $269k | $269k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
$115,509*
Average Compensation
$120,354*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kargo Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kargo
Diverse employees at Kargo score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Kargo in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kargo across various culture dimensions.
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Kargo Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Kargo PTO
Kargo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Kargo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Kargo Careers
Kargo Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Kargo applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Kargo has a total of 306 employees
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 75% Granted (6 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 25% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Kargo Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Kargo on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
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Business Development | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kargo
What is Kargo address?
Kargo location is at 826 Broadway
Who is the CEO of Kargo?
Kargo CEO is Harry Kargman, their score by employees is 71
What is Kargo eNPS?
The eNPS for Kargo is -1
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Kargo?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 70k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Kargo?
The average salaries for Legal in Kargo is 276k
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