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Overdrive Company Culture
Overdrive Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Overdrive's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B+Compensation
CeNPS
C-Retention
C-Outlook
C-Overdrive CEO
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Steve Potash
75 /100
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Diversity at Overdrive
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Recommend to a Friend?
-13
Overdrive employees are -13% more likely to recommend Overdrive as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Overdrive
Working at Overdrive is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Overdrive employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Overdrive’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at Overdrive was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Overdrive
D+
Overall Company Culture at Overdrive is rated D+
Last updated months ago
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25%
Overdrive ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1-10 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOverdrive Employee Reviews
Out of 7 Overdrive employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Overdrive improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Overdrive Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It moved along OK no real issues.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Health benefits have always been top of class. PTO package is very generous
Constructive Feedback From Overdrive Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better maternity / paternity leave and compensation
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Lower levels only get a $200 gift card each year while others get bonus, stock, etc. they give you a pittance so they can claim they give everyone a bonus. Expect to be drastically underpaid and overworked.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything. Very disfunctional. Still stuck in old ways. Very outdated for a tech company.
Overdrive Company Information
Overdrive Company Overview
We help schools bring the maker movement to the classroom providing them with an online curriculum on creative technologies.
| Headquarter | Cleveland, OH United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | overdriveeletronica.com.br |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
Overdrive Competitors
Overdrive competitors include YouTube and iCrossing. Overdrive ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Overdrive compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Overdrive Employees
8 employees at Overdrive have reviewed Overdrive 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 8 Overdrive employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Overdrive are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Overdrive, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Overdrive are not very pleased with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Overdrive are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Overdrive believe the environment at Overdrive is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Overdrive is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Overdrive work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Overdrive are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Overdrive - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Overdrive is that the company was prepared on their first day. Overdrive 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.
Overdrive KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Overdrive's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Overdrive employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Overdrive CEO & Leadership
Overdrive CEO - Steve Potash
75 /100
Steve’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Compared to Overdrive’s competitors, Steve Potash ranks right above YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki. Under Potash’s leadership, Overdrive employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Retention. Meetings and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Overdrive could stand to see real improvement.
Overdrive Leadership
The Overdrive Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Steve Potash, Executive V.P. Loree Potash, and Executive Vice President of Publisher Services & General Counsel Erica Lazzaro
Steve Potash CEO / President
Steve Potash serves as the CEO / President of Overdrive.
Loree Potash Executive V.P.
Loree Potash serves as the Executive V.P. of OverDrive, Inc.. Loree started at OverDrive, Inc. in May of 2006. Loree is... read more
Erica Lazzaro Executive Vice President of Publisher Services & General Counsel
Erica Lazzaro serves as the Executive Vice President of Publisher Services & General Counsel of OverDrive, Inc.. Erica... read more
Shannon Lichty Vice President, Partner Services
Shannon Lichty serves as the Vice President, Partner Services of OverDrive, Inc.. Shannon started at OverDrive, Inc. in... read more
Lori Franklin Chief Operating Officer
Lori Franklin serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Overdrive.
Jeff Sterling CTO
Jeff Sterling serves as the CTO of Overdrive.
Diversity & Inclusion at Overdrive
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Overdrive across various culture dimensions.
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Overdrive Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Overdrive PTO
Overdrive's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Overdrive's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Overdrive Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Overdrive
Who is the CEO of Overdrive?
Overdrive CEO is Steve Potash, their score by employees is 75
What is Overdrive eNPS?
The eNPS for Overdrive is -13
Who are Overdrive competitors?
Overdrive main competitors are YouTube, iCrossing
What are the benefits at Overdrive?
Overdrive perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays, Maternity / Paternity Leave, 401K / Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Work From Home Policy & Unique Office Space
Who is Overdrive leadership?
Loree Potash, Erica Lazzaro & Shannon Lichty are part of Overdrive leadership, Steve Potash is the CEO
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