


Diverse employees at Red Ventures have rated CEO Rating, Manager, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Red Ventures have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Red Ventures employees are 11% more likely to recommend Red Ventures as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Red Ventures is rated highly by 95 employees, across various culture dimensions. Red Ventures employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Professional Development, and CEO Rating categories, putting Red Ventures’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Red Ventures was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Red Ventures is rated B
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Red Ventures ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 86 Red Ventures employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Red Ventures improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The opportunity to be offered and accepted to be employed here.
What makes you most happy at work?Encountering my co-workers, each and every day.
What are some of the best things about your team?Being able to see and work with them every day, with a smile and a greeting.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Bonuses are only available to directors and above.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We are paid below market average. Claims to be a "pay for performance" culture, yet metrics are less valued in reviews, instead biased towards subjective feelings about employees.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Creating a long term growth plan.
Red Ventures was founded in 2000 and its current CEO is Ricardo Elias. Since its inception 26 years ago, Red Ventures has grown to 2000 employees.
We’re a team of talented people who think it’s fun to challenge what’s possible and do bold things- fast. Founded in 2000 and headquartered just south of Charlotte, N.C., Red Ventures works with some of the largest brands in the country and we’re now the largest technology-enabled platform in the US for launching and growing sales and marketing businesses. We own the entire direct marketing process on our partner's behalf - from demand generation to closing the sale. Our expertise lies in our ability to optimize the entire customer lifecycle for these brand partners. We do this by connecting with potential customers from their initial interest in the marketplace to their end transaction.
Our approach to giving back mirrors our approach to business—we create scalable, sustainable platforms that positively change the trajectory of people’s lives. From building playgrounds to building non-profit organizations, we believe to be good members of our community, we must help improve it.
| Headquarter | 1101 Red Ventures Drive 29707 United States of America |
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| Website | www.redventures.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2000 |
| Tel | 704-971-2300 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Red Ventures competitors include beqom and UNC Charlotte. Red Ventures ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Red Ventures compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Red Ventures has 2000 employees. 95 employees at Red Ventures have reviewed Red Ventures 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 95 Red Ventures employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Red Ventures are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Red Ventures, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Red Ventures are pleased with their team. 95 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Red Ventures are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Red Ventures believe the environment at Red Ventures is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Red Ventures is extremely fast. About 50% of the employees at Red Ventures work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Red Ventures are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Red Ventures is that the company was prepared on their first day. Red Ventures 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.
At Red Ventures 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Red Ventures' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Red Ventures employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Ricardo’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. With a high CEO score, Ricardo Elias has won the Top 15% Rated CEO in 2016. Red Ventures’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees in the Sales department. However, employees in the Product department, employees with 6 to 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 Red Ventures’s competitors, Ricardo Elias ranks right below beqom CEO Fabio Ronga. Under Elias’s leadership, Red Ventures employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Professional Development. Office Culture and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Red Ventures could stand to see real improvement.
The Red Ventures Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Ricardo Elias, CTO James LaPlaine, and VP, Global Operations Joe Marone
Ricardo Elias CEO / President
Ricardo Elias serves as the CEO / President of Red Ventures.
James LaPlaine CTO
James LaPlaine serves as the CTO for Red Ventures. James started at Red Ventures in January of 2018. James is based in... read more
Joe Marone VP, Global Operations
Joe Marone serves as the VP, Global Operations for Red Ventures. Joe started at Red Ventures in January of 2016. Joe is... read more
Debru Aklil VP Engineering
Debru Aklil serves as the VP Engineering for Red Ventures. Debru started at Red Ventures in November of 2017. Debru is... read more
Jeremy Livingston VP Engineering
Jeremy Livingston serves as the VP Engineering for Red Ventures. Jeremy started at Red Ventures in April of 2018. Jeremy... read more
Darrell Sizemore VP of Sales Management
Darrell Sizemore serves as the VP of Sales Management for Red Ventures. Darrell started at Red Ventures in October of... read more
Melinda Narciso EVP Human Resources
Melinda Narciso serves as the EVP Human Resources for Red Ventures. Melinda started at Red Ventures in July of 2004.... read more
How much do people at Red Ventures get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Red Ventures is $118,058, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,356, or $57 per hour.
At Red Ventures, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,806 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,381 annually. Average Red Ventures salaries by department include: Finance at $84,729, Marketing at $104,141, Legal at $159,079, and Sales at $140,840. Half of Red Ventures salaries are above $119,356.
48 employees at Red Ventures rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 148 ratings) while 45 employees at Red Ventures rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Red Ventures employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Developer, Jr Developer, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Red Ventures employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $239k | $239k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Red Ventures score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Red Ventures in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Red Ventures across various culture dimensions.
Red Ventures' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Red Ventures' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Red Ventures' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Red Ventures address?
Red Ventures location is at 1101 Red Ventures Drive
Who is the CEO of Red Ventures?
Red Ventures CEO is Ricardo Elias, their score by employees is 76
What is Red Ventures eNPS?
The eNPS for Red Ventures is 11
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Red Ventures?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 122k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Red Ventures?
The average salaries for Operations in Red Ventures is 88k