Pivot Bio Culture | Comparably
Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in crop nutrition. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
22
TOTAL
RATINGS
331

Pivot Bio Company Culture

Pivot Bio Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.8/5
Pivot Bio's Overall Culture is rated D+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Pivot Bio CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Karsten Temme Pivot Bio's CEO
Karsten Temme
55 /100

Diversity at Pivot Bio

Women at Pivot Bio

Pivot Bio 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?"
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-20

Pivot Bio employees are -20% more likely to recommend Pivot Bio as a great place to work

35%Promoters
10%Passives
55%Detractors

Working at Pivot Bio

Working at Pivot Bio is rated below average by 22 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pivot Bio employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Pivot Bio’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Pivot Bio was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Pivot Bio

D+

Overall Company Culture at Pivot Bio is rated D+

Last updated months ago

Bottom
25%

Pivot Bio ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Pivot Bio Employee Reviews

Out of 22 Pivot Bio employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pivot Bio improve their work culture.

60%
40%
Positive Reviews60%
Constructive Feedback40%

Positive Reviews From Pivot Bio Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Unlimited PTO and generous benefits
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Different options for choosing the benefits
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They are ambitious and value their employees

Constructive Feedback From Pivot Bio Employees

  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Work hours improvement and time management
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    Get a leader in the management role that wants to help the company, not just herself.
  • What would you improve about your company's interview process?
    Make it faster, and provide all the information about the role and hiring dates

Pivot Bio Company Information

Pivot Bio Company Overview

Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in crop nutrition.

Pivot Bio was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Karsten Temme. Since its inception 15 years ago, Pivot Bio has grown to 50 employees.

Pivot Bio Mission, Vision & Values

Pivot Bio Mission & Values

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in crop nutrition. Our proprietary ON Technology™ harnesses the power of naturally occurring microbes to give crops increased access to key nutrients. It’s a smart, sustainable way for farmers to improve yield as they work to help feed the world’s growing population. We have a passion for technology and believe our understanding of the crop microbiome could shift the current course of humanity and the planet. Our current efforts are focused on enabling microbes to fix and supply more nitrogen to corn. In the future, ON Technology™ will be used to provide crops with better access to phosphorus, potassium and other nutrients.

Headquarter2929 Seventh Street, Suite 120
Berkeley, CA 94710
United States of America
Websitewww.pivotbio.com
Founding Date2011
Tel510-768-7963
Company StatusPrivate
Jobspivotbio.com/careers/
Social Sites
  • Culture Video

Pivot Bio Employees

Pivot Bio has 50 employees. 22 employees at Pivot Bio have reviewed Pivot Bio 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 22 Pivot Bio 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 Pivot Bio are not very pleased with their total compensation at Pivot Bio, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Pivot Bio are pleased with their team. 22 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Pivot Bio are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Pivot Bio believe the environment at Pivot Bio is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pivot Bio is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at Pivot Bio work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Pivot Bio are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Pivot Bio - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pivot Bio is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Pivot Bio employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.

Pivot Bio KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Pivot Bio's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Pivot Bio employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Pivot Bio CEO & Leadership

Pivot Bio CEO - Karsten Temme

Karsten Temme Pivot Bio's CEO
55 /100

Karsten’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Karsten in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Karsten Temme’s employees rank Pivot Bio in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 40% for Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture.

Pivot Bio Leadership

The Pivot Bio Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Karsten Temme, Vice President Product Development Ernie Sanders, and Chief Scientific Officer Alvin Tamsir

  • Karsten Temme  CEO / President

    Karsten Temme CEO / President

    Karsten Temme serves as the CEO / President of Pivot Bio.

  • Ernie Sanders Vice President Product Development

    Ernie Sanders serves as the Vice President Product Development of Pivot Bio. Ernie started at Pivot Bio in October of... read more

  • Alvin Tamsir Chief Scientific Officer

    Alvin Tamsir serves as the Chief Scientific Officer of Pivot Bio. Alvin started at Pivot Bio in June of 2011. Alvin... read more

  • Tracy Willits Vice President - Communications

    Tracy Willits serves as the Vice President - Communications of Pivot Bio.

  • Christa Peren VP of Finance

    Christa Peren serves as the VP of Finance of Pivot Bio. Christa started at Pivot Bio in January of 2019. Christa... read more

  • Natalie Hubbard VP Regulatory and Government Affairs

    Natalie Hubbard serves as the VP Regulatory and Government Affairs of Pivot Bio. Natalie started at Pivot Bio in March... read more

  • Roger Wyse Member Board of Directors

    Roger Wyse serves as the Member Board of Directors of Pivot Bio. Roger started at Pivot Bio in May of 2016. Roger... read more

Diversity & Inclusion at Pivot Bio

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Pivot Bio across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Pivot Bio 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

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy

Pivot Bio PTO

Pivot Bio's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Pivot Bio's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Pivot Bio Careers

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Candidates By Department

Engineering
100%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pivot Bio

What is Pivot Bio address?

Pivot Bio location is at 2929 Seventh Street, Suite 120

Who is the CEO of Pivot Bio?

Pivot Bio CEO is Karsten Temme, their score by employees is 55

What is Pivot Bio eNPS?

The eNPS for Pivot Bio is -20

How many employees work in Pivot Bio?

Pivot Bio has 50 employees

What are the benefits at Pivot Bio?

Pivot Bio 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, Free Food, Pet-Friendly, Company Social Outings & Work From Home Policy

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