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Sequoia Capital Company Culture
Sequoia Capital Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Sequoia Capital's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A-Executive Team
B+Retention
BLeadership
BSequoia Capital CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Donald Valentine
86 /100
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Diversity at Sequoia Capital
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Sequoia Capital have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sequoia Capital
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Sequoia Capital have rated CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Sequoia Capital 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 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
15
Sequoia Capital employees are 15% more likely to recommend Sequoia Capital as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Sequoia Capital
Working at Sequoia Capital is rated average by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sequoia Capital employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Sequoia Capital’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Sequoia Capital was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sequoia Capital
B
Overall Company Culture at Sequoia Capital is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
35%
Sequoia Capital ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSequoia Capital Employee Reviews
Out of 12 Sequoia Capital employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sequoia Capital improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From Sequoia Capital Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Generous, attention to details and smart
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Attractive bonuses and good benefits
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are really experienced and detailed minded
Constructive Feedback From Sequoia Capital Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Worst team environment. People stay there only for the compensation but overall satisfaction is low. The leadership keeps doing a survey to check the morale, but people are afraid to speak up.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?They need to stop doing the survey but really talk to people individually.
Sequoia Capital Company Information
Sequoia Capital Company Overview
"Sequoia is a VC firm focused on energy, financial, enterprise, healthcare, internet, and mobile startups."
| Headquarter | 3000 Sand Hill Road, 4-250 Menlo Park, CA 94025 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | sequoiacap.com |
| Founding Date | 1972 |
Sequoia Capital Competitors
Sequoia Capital competitors include Andreessen Horowitz, Accel Partners, and Johnson Controls. Sequoia Capital ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sequoia Capital compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sequoia Capital Employees
26 employees at Sequoia Capital have reviewed Sequoia Capital 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 26 Sequoia Capital 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 Sequoia Capital are extremely happy with their total compensation at Sequoia Capital, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sequoia Capital are pleased with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Sequoia Capital are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sequoia Capital believe the environment at Sequoia Capital is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sequoia Capital is extremely fast. About 11% of the employees at Sequoia Capital work 8 hours or less, while 38% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sequoia Capital are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sequoia Capital - Employee Onboarding
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.
Sequoia Capital KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Sequoia Capital employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Sequoia Capital's KPIs and OKRs.
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Sequoia Capital CEO & Leadership
Sequoia Capital CEO - Donald Valentine
86 /100
Donald’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Sequoia Capital’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees. Compared to Sequoia Capital’s competitors, Donald Valentine ranks right above Accel Partners CEO James Swartz. Under Valentine’s leadership, Sequoia Capital employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Sequoia Capital could stand to see real improvement.
Sequoia Capital Leadership
The Sequoia Capital Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Donald Valentine, Marketing Partner and CMO Blair Shane, and VP of Finance Anna Swank
Donald Valentine CEO / President
Donald Valentine serves as the CEO / President of Sequoia Capital.
Blair Shane Marketing Partner and CMO
Blair Shane serves as the Marketing Partner and CMO of Sequoia Capital.
Anna Swank VP of Finance
Anna Swank serves as the VP of Finance of Sequoia Capital.
Scott Wu VP of Finance
Scott Wu serves as the VP of Finance of Sequoia Capital.
Chris Cooper Global CFO and CCO
Chris Cooper serves as the Global CFO and CCO for Sequoia Capital. Chris started at Sequoia Capital in March of 2016.... read more
Marie Klemchuk US CFO
Marie Klemchuk serves as the US CFO for Sequoia Capital. Marie started at Sequoia Capital in January of 2001. Marie is... read more
Aaron Morris Global Executive Compensation Director
Aaron Morris serves as the Global Executive Compensation Director for Sequoia Capital. Aaron started at Sequoia Capital... read more
Sequoia Capital Salaries
How much does Sequoia Capital pay?
How much do people at Sequoia Capital get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sequoia Capital is $123,332, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,535, or $69 per hour.
At Sequoia Capital, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $183,767 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,865 annually. Average Sequoia Capital salaries by department include: Engineering at $136,480, Business Development at $109,649, Marketing at $194,666, and Admin at $77,565. Half of Sequoia Capital salaries are above $144,535.
12 employees at Sequoia Capital rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 39 ratings) while 11 employees at Sequoia Capital rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $83k | $83k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $111k | $111k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $144k | $144k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $212k | $212k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $251k | $251k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$123,332*
Average Compensation
$144,535*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sequoia Capital Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sequoia Capital
Diverse employees at Sequoia Capital score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Sequoia Capital in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sequoia Capital across various culture dimensions.
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Sequoia Capital PTO
Sequoia Capital's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.
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Sequoia Capital Careers
Sequoia Capital Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sequoia Capital applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Sequoia Capital Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Sequoia Capital on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 37% | |
|---|---|---|
Business Development | 16% | |
Product | 11% | |
Executive | 11% | |
Finance | 11% | |
Other | 16% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 21% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 16% | |
Los Angeles | 5% | |
Charleston | 5% | |
Leesburg | 5% | |
Other | 47% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sequoia Capital
What is Sequoia Capital address?
Sequoia Capital location is at 3000 Sand Hill Road, 4-250
Who is the CEO of Sequoia Capital?
Sequoia Capital CEO is Donald Valentine, their score by employees is 86
What is Sequoia Capital eNPS?
The eNPS for Sequoia Capital is 15
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Sequoia Capital?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 81k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Sequoia Capital?
The average salaries for Marketing in Sequoia Capital is 195k
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