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LendUp Company Culture
LendUp Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
LendUp's Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A-Perks & Benefits
B+Outlook
BTeam
BWork Culture
BLendUp CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Anu Shultes
76 /100
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Diversity at LendUp
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at LendUp have rated Meetings, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at LendUp
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at LendUp have rated Retention, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
LendUp 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?
9
LendUp employees are 9% more likely to recommend LendUp as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at LendUp
Working at LendUp is rated average by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. LendUp employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting LendUp’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at LendUp was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at LendUp
B-
Overall Company Culture at LendUp is rated B-
Last updated months ago
Top
40%
LendUp ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
LendUp Employee Reviews
Out of 19 LendUp employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping LendUp improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From LendUp Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?They actually care about each other
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Competitive salary with a promising equity package.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Transparency and vision
Constructive Feedback From LendUp Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Different leadership, no narcissists would help
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If the exec team actually listened to everyone instead of brushing people aside as to boot their own ego
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Taking responsibility for the company’s actions , you’re now the CEO you can blame the founders all you want but you accepted all responsibility for the company when you stepped into the role or well more demanded the
LendUp Company Information
LendUp Company Overview
LendUp is a licensed lender to several states in the US.
LendUp was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Anu Shultes. Since its inception 15 years ago, LendUp has grown to 201 employees.
LendUp Mission, Vision & Values
LendUp Mission Statement
Save millions of Americans billions of dollars by escaping the inefficient and old fashioned payday debt trap.
LendUp Vision Statement
Our vision for our customers is universal access to credit that expands over time. We don’t require good credit; instead, we seek to create a path to it.
LendUp Values
- Ladders, not chutes
- Different backgrounds, same mission
- No bozos, no egos
- Make it happen
- Learn fast
- Act like an owner
- Set the new standard
| Headquarter | 225 Bush St San Francisco, CA 94108 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lendup.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.lendup.com/careers |
LendUp Competitors
LendUp competitors include Grove and ACE CASH EXPRESS. LendUp ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how LendUp 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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LendUp Employees
LendUp has 201 employees. 12 employees at LendUp have reviewed LendUp 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 12 LendUp 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 LendUp are not very pleased with their total compensation at LendUp, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at LendUp are pleased with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at LendUp are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at LendUp believe the environment at LendUp is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at LendUp is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at LendUp work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at LendUp are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining LendUp - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining LendUp 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.
LendUp KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of LendUp's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 LendUp employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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LendUp CEO & Leadership
LendUp CEO - Anu Shultes
76 /100
LendUp’s CEO Anu Shultes started in this role in 2019. Anu’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. LendUp’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Shultes’s leadership, LendUp employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Outlook. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where LendUp could stand to see real improvement.
LendUp Leadership
The LendUp Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Anu Shultes, COO Vijesh Iyer, and VP Communications Debra Jack
Anu Shultes CEO / President
Anu Shultes serves as the CEO / President of LendUp.
Vijesh Iyer COO
Vijesh Iyer serves as the COO of LendUp. Vijesh started at LendUp in May of 2015. Vijesh currently resides in the San... read more
Debra Jack VP Communications
Debra Jack serves as the VP Communications of LendUp. Debra started at LendUp in Nov of 2016. Debra currently resides in... read more
Leonard Roseman Chief Data Scientist
Leonard Roseman serves as the Chief Data Scientist of LendUp. Leonard started at LendUp in Oct of 2017. Leonard... read more
Sunil Singh COO
Sunil Singh serves as the COO of LendUp. Sunil started at LendUp in December of 2018. Sunil currently resides in the San... read more
William Donnelly Chief Financial Officer
William Donnelly serves as the Chief Financial Officer of LendUp. William started at LendUp in October of 2017. William... read more
Jacob Rosenberg Co-founder and CTO
Jacob Rosenberg serves as the Co-founder and CTO of LendUp. Jacob started at LendUp in February of 2012. Jacob currently... read more
Pia Thompson General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer, & Secretary (Registered In-House Counsel California)
Pia Thompson serves as the General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer, & Secretary (Registered In-House Counsel California) of LendUp.
Jotaka Eaddy Vice President; Policy, Strategic Engagement, and Impact
Jotaka Eaddy serves as the Vice President; Policy, Strategic Engagement, and Impact of LendUp. Jotaka started at LendUp... read more
LendUp Salaries
How much does LendUp pay?
How much do people at LendUp get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at LendUp is $130,166, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $149,790, or $72 per hour.
At LendUp, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $296,130 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,194 annually. Average LendUp salaries by department include: Product at $146,694, Design at $108,451, Sales at $294,260, and Finance at $93,474. Half of LendUp salaries are above $149,790.
10 employees at LendUp rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 39 ratings) while 10 employees at LendUp rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $113k | $113k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $149k | $149k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $214k | $214k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $282k | $282k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $373k | $373k | 100th Percentile |
$130,166*
Average Compensation
$149,790*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
LendUp Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at LendUp
Diverse employees at LendUp score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing LendUp in the Top 40% 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 LendUp across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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LendUp Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
LendUp PTO
LendUp's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. LendUp's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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LendUp Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, LendUp applied for 13 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 62% were approved, 31% certified-withdrawn, and 8% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at LendUp unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 4 were withdrawn by LendUp after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
LendUp has a total of 201 employees
13
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 62% Granted (8 out of 13)
- 0% Denied ( out of 13)
- 8% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 13)
- 31% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 13)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in LendUp on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 35% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 23% | |
Engineering | 14% | |
Business Development | 5% | |
Executive | 5% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 63% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Austin | 4% | |
Boston | 4% | |
Other | 23% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding LendUp
What is LendUp address?
LendUp location is at 225 Bush St
Who is the CEO of LendUp?
LendUp CEO is Anu Shultes, their score by employees is 76
What is LendUp eNPS?
The eNPS for LendUp is 9
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in LendUp?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 149k
What are the salaries in the Legal in LendUp?
The average salaries for Legal in LendUp is 296k
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