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Lightspeed Systems is the no. 1 edtech solution provider in web filtering, mobile device management and classroom management. Headquartered in Austin, Texas. read more
Lightspeed Systems Company Culture
Lightspeed Systems Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Lightspeed Systems' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
ARetention
A-Environment
B+Outlook
BCompensation
BLightspeed Systems CEO
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Brian Thomas
73 /100
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Diversity at Lightspeed Systems
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Recommend to a Friend?
30
Lightspeed Systems employees are 30% more likely to recommend Lightspeed Systems as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
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| 10% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Lightspeed Systems
Working at Lightspeed Systems is rated highly by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lightspeed Systems employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Retention, and Environment categories, putting Lightspeed Systems’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Austin. See below in detail how working at Lightspeed Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lightspeed Systems
B
Overall Company Culture at Lightspeed Systems is rated B
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Lightspeed Systems ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLightspeed Systems Employee Reviews
Out of 14 Lightspeed Systems employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lightspeed Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Lightspeed Systems Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?LIGABANTENG Paling Gacor Mudah Menang Maxwin
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Strong leadership, with a customer-focused mission, all while putting employees first.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Competitive pay, 6% 401k Matching, PTO, flexible hours, great health benefits.
Lightspeed Systems Company Information
Lightspeed Systems Company Overview
Lightspeed Systems is the no. 1 edtech solution provider in web filtering, mobile device management and classroom management. Headquartered in Austin, Texas.
Lightspeed Systems was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Brian Thomas. Since its inception 27 years ago, Lightspeed Systems has grown to 120 employees.
Lightspeed Systems Mission, Vision & Values
Lightspeed Systems Mission & Values
Education is undergoing a technology revolution. New devices and new tools are being added to the classroom every day. Lightspeed Systems partners with schools to make learning safe, managed, and mobile. Lightspeed Systems, supporting schools since 1999. Our mission: to transform education by empowering schools around the world — and making it easy for them to empower their users.
| Headquarter | Austin, TX 78746 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lightspeedsystems.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | 737.205.2500 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.lightspeedsystems.com/company/careers/ |
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Lightspeed Systems Competitors
Lightspeed Systems competitors include Cisco, Securly, and GoGuardian. Lightspeed Systems ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lightspeed Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Culture Video
Cutting loose with a game of ping pong at Lightspeed's Portland office
The Lightspeed family shops for Toys for Tots every holiday season
The Lightspeed Systems booth at the 2017 BETT show in the UK.
Hate Austin traffic? Borrow one of Lightspeed's electric bikes for your commute!
Hanging out at a company happy hour in the Austin office
Team members working in the Willie Nelson Huddle Room at our Austin headquarters
Lightspeed Systems Employees
Lightspeed Systems has 120 employees. 11 employees at Lightspeed Systems have reviewed Lightspeed Systems 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 Lightspeed Systems 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 Lightspeed Systems are pleased with their total compensation at Lightspeed Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lightspeed Systems are pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Lightspeed Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lightspeed Systems believe the environment at Lightspeed Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lightspeed Systems is comfortably fast. About 60% of the employees at Lightspeed Systems work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Lightspeed Systems are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Lightspeed Systems - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lightspeed Systems is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Lightspeed Systems employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Lightspeed Systems KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Lightspeed Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Lightspeed Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Lightspeed Systems CEO & Leadership
Lightspeed Systems CEO - Brian Thomas
73 /100
Brian’s approval rate is just above average, putting Brian in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Austin. Brian Thomas is well regarded by employees for the Executive Team Lightspeed Systems offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Lightspeed Systems’s competitors, Brian Thomas ranks just above GoGuardian’s CEO Advait Shinde. With Brian’s leadership, Lightspeed Systems employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and Retention. Brian was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Lightspeed Systems Leadership
The Lightspeed Systems Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Brian Thomas, VP, Finance Gregory Funk, and VP, Sales Christopher Travis
Brian Thomas CEO / President
Brian Thomas serves as the CEO / President of Lightspeed Systems.
Gregory Funk VP, Finance
Gregory Funk serves as the VP, Finance of Lightspeed Systems. Gregory started at Lightspeed Systems in Oct of 2012.... read more
Christopher Travis VP, Sales
Christopher Travis serves as the VP, Sales of Lightspeed Systems. Christopher started at Lightspeed Systems in Jan of... read more
Amy Bennett VP Marketing
Amy Bennett serves as the VP Marketing of Lightspeed Systems.
Terrell Tucker Director of Engineering
Terrell Tucker serves as the Director of Engineering of Lightspeed Systems. Terrell started at Lightspeed Systems in Feb... read more
Tom Blankenship VP Product Development
Tom Blankenship serves as the VP Product Development of Lightspeed Systems. Tom started at Lightspeed Systems in Nov of... read more
John Genter EVP, Global Operations and Customer Service
John Genter serves as the EVP, Global Operations and Customer Service of Lightspeed Systems. John currently resides in... read more
Rob Chambers Vice President, Global Customer Success
Rob Chambers serves as the Vice President, Global Customer Success of Lightspeed Systems. Rob currently resides in the... read more
Mike Durando VP, Global Strategic Alliances
Mike Durando serves as the VP, Global Strategic Alliances of Lightspeed Systems. Mike currently resides in the Austin,... read more
Lightspeed Systems Salaries
How much does Lightspeed Systems pay?
How much do people at Lightspeed Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lightspeed Systems is $81,796, or $39 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $210,066, or $100 per hour.
At Lightspeed Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Marketing at $141,783 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $37,966 annually. Average Lightspeed Systems salaries by department include: Operations at $90,562, Design at $83,591, Marketing at $128,302, and IT at $94,134. Half of Lightspeed Systems salaries are above $210,066.
6 employees at Lightspeed Systems rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 5 employees at Lightspeed Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $94k | $94k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $142k | $142k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $202k | $202k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $210k | $210k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $225k | $225k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $245k | $245k | 100th Percentile |
$81,796*
Average Compensation
$210,066*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Lightspeed Systems Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Lightspeed Systems
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lightspeed Systems across various culture dimensions.
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Lightspeed Systems Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Unique Office Space
Lightspeed Systems PTO
Lightspeed Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.
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Lightspeed Systems Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Lightspeed Systems on Comparably
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lightspeed Systems
Who is the CEO of Lightspeed Systems?
Lightspeed Systems CEO is Brian Thomas, their score by employees is 73
What is Lightspeed Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for Lightspeed Systems is 30
What is the salary for Designer in Lightspeed Systems?
Designer average salary in the US is 81k
What are the salaries in the IT in Lightspeed Systems?
The average salaries for IT in Lightspeed Systems is 94k
How many employees work in Lightspeed Systems?
Lightspeed Systems has 120 employees
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