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Light Company Culture
Light Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Light's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
A+Environment
ATeam
B+CEO Rating
BExecutive Team
BLight CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Dave Grannan
72 /100
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Diversity at Light
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Light have rated Executive Team, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Light
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Light have rated Meetings, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Light 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?
0
Light employees are 0% more likely to recommend Light as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 50% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Light
Working at Light is rated average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Light employees are most satisfied about Meetings, Environment, and Team categories, putting Light’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Light was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Light
B
Overall Company Culture at Light is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
30%
Light ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Light Employee Reviews
Out of 1 Light employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Light improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 0% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
Constructive Feedback From Light Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I know people at other companies that get better benefits.
Light Company Information
Light Company Overview
"The Light L16 Camera combines advanced optics with powerful software, making beautiful photography more accessible than ever before."
Light Mission, Vision & Values
Light Mission & Values
To create unique linear lighting products which add an appreciable value to the lives of our customers.
| Headquarter | 636 Ramona St. Palo Alto, CA 94301 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | light.co |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Light Competitors
Light competitors include SmugMug. Light ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Light 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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Light Employees
13 employees at Light have reviewed Light 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 13 Light 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 Light are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Light, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Light are pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Light are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Light believe the environment at Light is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Light is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Light work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Light are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Light - 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.
Light KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Light's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Light employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Light CEO & Leadership
Light CEO - Dave Grannan
72 /100
Dave’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Light’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees in the Marketing department, and Caucasian employees. However, Female employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Light’s competitors, Dave Grannan ranks right below SmugMug CEO Don MacAskill. Under Grannan’s leadership, Light employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Environment. Perks And Benefits and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Light could stand to see real improvement.
Light Leadership
The Light Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Dave Grannan, Director of Web Operations Warren Hultquist, and Senior VP of Technology Chris Williams
Dave Grannan CEO / President
Dave Grannan serves as the CEO / President of Light.
Warren Hultquist Director of Web Operations
Warren Hultquist serves as the Director of Web Operations of Light.
Chris Williams Senior VP of Technology
Chris Williams serves as the Senior VP of Technology of Light.
Joseph Donnelly SVP, Finance and Operations
Joseph Donnelly serves as the SVP, Finance and Operations of Light.
Tom Barone CFO
Tom Barone serves as the CFO of Light. Tom started at Light in Sep of 2016. Tom currently resides in the San Francisco... read more
Sumit Chawla Vice President, Imaging Systems Group
Sumit Chawla serves as the Vice President, Imaging Systems Group of Light. Sumit started at Light in October of 2018.... read more
Rajiv Laroia Cofounder and CTO
Rajiv Laroia serves as the Cofounder and CTO of Light. Rajiv started at Light in March of 2013. Rajiv currently resides... read more
Harish Sarma VP of Software Engineering
Harish Sarma serves as the VP of Software Engineering of Light. Harish started at Light in January of 2017. Harish... read more
Prashant Velagaleti Senior Vice President Engineering & Product Management
Prashant Velagaleti serves as the Senior Vice President Engineering & Product Management of Light.
Light Salaries
How much does Light pay?
How much do people at Light get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Light is $115,885, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,641, or $59 per hour.
At Light, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $250,929 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,842 annually. Average Light salaries by department include: Engineering at $167,541, IT at $125,900, Business Development at $166,812, and Legal at $122,218. Half of Light salaries are above $123,641.
8 employees at Light rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings) while 6 employees at Light rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Light employees include job titles like Developer. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Light employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $188k | $188k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $251k | $251k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $315k | $315k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $321k | $321k | 100th Percentile |
$115,885*
Average Compensation
$123,641*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Light Salaries by City
Light Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Light
Diverse employees at Light score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing Light in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Light across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Light PTO
Light's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Light Careers
Light Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Light applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Light Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Light on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 27% | |
Design | 18% | |
IT | 9% | |
Business Development | 9% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Portland | 9% | |
New York City | 9% | |
Palo Alto | 9% | |
Los Angeles | 9% | |
Other | 36% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Light
What is Light address?
Light location is at 636 Ramona St.
Who is the CEO of Light?
Light CEO is Dave Grannan, their score by employees is 72
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Light?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Light?
The average salaries for Admin in Light is 49k
Who are Light competitors?
Light main competitors are SmugMug
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