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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Knewton have rated Environment, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Knewton employees are -1% more likely to recommend Knewton as a great place to work
| 41% | Promoters |
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| 17% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Knewton is rated below average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Knewton employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Knewton’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Knewton was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Knewton is rated C
Last updated months ago
Knewton ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 21 Knewton employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Knewton improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 90% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 10% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The quality of the questions.
What makes you most happy at work?We are offered a lot of freedom.
What are some of the best things about your team?The level of Intelligence and team work
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to build product faster.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?We need sales success to materialize
Knewton is the world’s leading adaptive learning technology provider with the mission of bringing personalized education to the world.
Knewton puts achievement within reach for all learners with adaptive technologies and products that deliver personalized and lasting learning experiences. Educators, schools and universities, and education companies around the world use Knewton to power and provide digital courses that dynamically adapt to each student's unique needs. More than 14 million students around the world have used Knewton-powered courses to date. Knewton was founded in 2008 and has offices in New York City, London, and Tokyo.
| Headquarter | 100 5th Avenue, 8th Floor New York City, NY 10011 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.knewton.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | (212) 563-9866 |
| Company Status | Private |
Knewton competitors include Magoosh, Bridgepoint Education, and Pearson. Knewton ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Knewton compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

14 employees at Knewton have reviewed Knewton 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 14 Knewton employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Knewton are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Knewton, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Knewton are pleased with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Knewton are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Knewton believe the environment at Knewton is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Knewton is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Knewton work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Knewton are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
At this moment no Knewton employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Knewton's KPIs and OKRs.
Brian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brian in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Brian Kibby’s employees rank Knewton in the Top 35% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Meetings, and in the Top 50% for Retention. When compared to Knewton’s competitors, Brian Kibby ranks below both Bridgepoint Education CEO Andrew Clark and Magoosh CEO Bhavin Parikh.
The Knewton Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Brian Kibby, CTO Erion Hasanbelliu, and Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations Jennifer Grunebaum
Brian Kibby CEO / President
Brian Kibby serves as the CEO / President of Knewton.
Erion Hasanbelliu serves as the CTO of Knewton.
Jennifer Grunebaum Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations
Jennifer Grunebaum serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Operations of Knewton. Jennifer started at Knewton... read more
Karson Kovakovich Vice President, Head of Sales & Services
Karson Kovakovich serves as the Vice President, Head of Sales & Services of Knewton. Karson started at Knewton in May of... read more
Heather Shelstad Vice President of Marketing
Heather Shelstad serves as the Vice President of Marketing of Knewton. Heather started at Knewton in July of 2017.... read more
Chris Zajac Executive Director, Partnerships
Chris Zajac serves as the Executive Director, Partnerships of Knewton. Chris started at Knewton in April of 2017. Chris... read more
Christa Pelaez Executive Director of Partnerships
Christa Pelaez serves as the Executive Director of Partnerships of Knewton. Christa started at Knewton in June of 2018.... read more
Christina Mederer Executive Director of Partnerships
Christina Mederer serves as the Executive Director of Partnerships of Knewton. Christina started at Knewton in October... read more
How much do people at Knewton get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Knewton is $104,674, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,505, or $54 per hour.
At Knewton, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $172,635 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,055 annually. Average Knewton salaries by department include: Finance at $74,158, Business Development at $105,647, HR at $100,855, and Product at $122,690. Half of Knewton salaries are above $113,505.
12 employees at Knewton rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings) while 11 employees at Knewton rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $91k | $91k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $106k | $106k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $176k | $176k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $207k | $207k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Knewton across various culture dimensions.
Knewton's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Knewton's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Knewton applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 30% | |
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Engineering | 18% | |
Product | 15% | |
Sales | 12% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Other | 15% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 55% | |
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Brooklyn | 3% | |
Sunnyvale | 3% | |
Walla Walla | 3% | |
Mount Judea | 3% | |
Other | 33% |
What is Knewton address?
Knewton location is at 100 5th Avenue, 8th Floor
Who is the CEO of Knewton?
Knewton CEO is Brian Kibby, their score by employees is 62
What is Knewton eNPS?
The eNPS for Knewton is -1
What is the salary for Accountant in Knewton?
Accountant average salary in the US is 69k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Knewton?
The average salaries for Business Development in Knewton is 106k