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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLiveAction employees are 40% more likely to recommend LiveAction as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at LiveAction is rated average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. LiveAction employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Team categories, putting LiveAction’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at LiveAction was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at LiveAction is rated B
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LiveAction ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 LiveAction employee reviews, 100% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping LiveAction improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 100% |
What does the leadership team need to get better at?treating people with respect. hiring a more diverse team.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?communicate more not just by email but in person or webex.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Promote a culture of diversity. New CEO mostly hires white men & women. Add some diversity to your team & stop letting minorities go.
Originally developed for the US DOD, LiveAction is an network visualization platform with deep analytics and network management capabilities
LiveAction was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Francine Geist. Since its inception 19 years ago, LiveAction has grown to 82 employees.
LiveAction develops IT visibility solutions designed to simplify network management. Initially developed to aid the US Department of Defense in the operation of its networks, LiveNX (Network Experience) features an innovative visual display, real-time big data analytics and deep control of routers and switches for unparalleled network administration. LiveNX accelerates troubleshooting with its QoS control, application-aware, and WAN functionality developed through engineering partnerships with Cisco Systems.
| Headquarter | 3500 West Bayshore Road Palo Alto, CA 94303 United States of America |
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| Website | liveaction.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | (888) 881-1116 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.liveaction.com/careers/ |
LiveAction competitors include New Relic, SevOne, and CA Technologies. LiveAction ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how LiveAction compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

LiveAction has 82 employees. 6 employees at LiveAction have reviewed LiveAction 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 6 LiveAction 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 LiveAction are pleased with their total compensation at LiveAction, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at LiveAction are extremely happy with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at LiveAction are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at LiveAction believe the environment at LiveAction is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at LiveAction is comfortably fast. About 20% of the employees at LiveAction work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at LiveAction are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of LiveAction's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 LiveAction employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
LiveAction’s CEO Francine Geist started in this role in 2022. Francine’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Compared to LiveAction’s competitors, Francine Geist ranks right above New Relic CEO Lew Cirne. Under Geist’s leadership, LiveAction employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Team. Perks And Benefits and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where LiveAction could stand to see real improvement.
The LiveAction Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Francine Geist, Chief Financial Officer Kelly Hicks, and Founder/Chief Technology Officer/EVP John Smith
Francine Geist CEO / President
Francine Geist serves as the CEO / President of LiveAction.
Kelly Hicks Chief Financial Officer
Kelly Hicks serves as the Chief Financial Officer of LiveAction.
John Smith Founder/Chief Technology Officer/EVP
John Smith serves as the Founder/Chief Technology Officer/EVP of LiveAction.
Ron Lloyd VP of Operations
Ron Lloyd serves as the VP of Operations of LiveAction.
Joe OConnor SVP of Channels / Alliances
Joe OConnor serves as the SVP of Channels / Alliances of LiveAction Next Generation Network Management Software. Joe... read more
Allen Maximillian VP, Corporate Controller
Allen Maximillian serves as the VP, Corporate Controller of LiveAction.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at LiveAction across various culture dimensions.
LiveAction's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. LiveAction's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, LiveAction applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 41% were approved, 29% certified-withdrawn, and 29% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at LiveAction unveil that 5 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 5 were withdrawn by LiveAction after the employee’s start date.
LiveAction has a total of 82 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

What is LiveAction address?
LiveAction location is at 3500 West Bayshore Road
Who is the CEO of LiveAction?
LiveAction CEO is Francine Geist, their score by employees is 82
What is LiveAction eNPS?
The eNPS for LiveAction is 40
How many employees work in LiveAction?
LiveAction has 82 employees
Who are LiveAction competitors?
LiveAction main competitors are New Relic, SevOne, CA Technologies