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Skillz Inc. Claimed Company
Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players and developers through fun and fair competition. The platform empowers game developers to monetize their content by building multi-million dollar franchises and enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide and distributes millions of dollars in real-world prizes each month. read more
Skillz Inc. Company Culture
Skillz Inc. Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Skillz Inc. Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+Compensation
ADiversity
AManager
ACEO Rating
A-Skillz Inc. CEO
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Andrew Paradise
80 /100
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Diversity at Skillz Inc.
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Diverse employees at Skillz Inc. have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Skillz Inc.
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Skillz Inc. have rated Team, Meetings, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Skillz Inc. 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?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
51
Skillz Inc. employees are 51% more likely to recommend Skillz Inc. as a great place to work
| 72% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 7% | Passives |
| 21% | Detractors |
Working at Skillz Inc.
Working at Skillz Inc. is rated highly by 183 employees, across various culture dimensions. Skillz Inc. employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Manager categories, putting Skillz Inc.’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Las Vegas, NV. See below in detail how working at Skillz Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Skillz Inc.
B
Overall Company Culture at Skillz Inc. is rated B
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25%
Skillz Inc. ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Skillz Inc. Employee Reviews
Out of 122 Skillz Inc. employee reviews, 77% were positive. The remaining 23% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Skillz Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 77% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 23% |
Positive Reviews From Skillz Inc. Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are really dedicated to making the business successful.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They're incredibly smart people who deeply care about the mission and the team!
- What are some of the best things about your team?team members are brilliant and are like a second family to me!
Constructive Feedback From Skillz Inc. Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Accountability and consistency needs to improve.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?As a gamer, Skillz is a revelation. It's not just about playing; it's about mastering games and challenging opponents to win cash prices. Truly one-of-a-kind!
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?terrible business model. I think this ship is going down. Not sure if anything can save it
Skillz Inc. Company Information
Skillz Inc. Company Overview
Skillz is the leading mobile games platform that connects players and developers through fun and fair competition. The platform empowers game developers to monetize their content by building multi-million dollar franchises and enabling social competition in their games. Leveraging its patented technology, Skillz hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of mobile players worldwide and distributes millions of dollars in real-world prizes each month.
Skillz Inc. was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Andrew Paradise. Since its inception 14 years ago, Skillz Inc. has grown to 150 employees.
Skillz Inc. Mission, Vision & Values
Skillz Inc. Mission Statement
Skillz is the pioneer of skill-based competition. Our mobile gaming platform is anchored in fairness, so everyone can have an epic win! Here you play with real people, based on your skill level, and win real-world prizes and rewards.
Skillz Inc. Values
- Honor
- Mission
- Collaboration
- Productivity
- Willingness
- Frugality
- Balance
| Headquarter | 6625 Badura Ave Las Vegas, NV 89118 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.skillz.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SKLZ |
| Jobs | www.skillz.com/careers/ |
| Social Sites |
Skillz, #1 fastest growing private company in America
What is eSports, and what do we do at Skillz?
Skillzians shooting hoops at SF headquarters
Skillz San Francisco headquarters
Skillz Halloween party
Employees working our booth at GDC
Employees from our SF and Portland teams at a VIP player event
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Taking a quick to play Skillz-powered "Jumping Jack"
Summer half-day celebrations
Skillz Inc. Employees
Skillz Inc. has 150 employees. 183 employees at Skillz Inc. have reviewed Skillz Inc. 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 183 Skillz Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Skillz Inc. are extremely happy with their total compensation at Skillz Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Skillz Inc. are extremely happy with their team. 183 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Skillz Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Skillz Inc. believe the environment at Skillz Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Skillz Inc. is comfortably fast. About 39% of the employees at Skillz Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Skillz Inc. are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Skillz Inc. employees generally work 9.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Skillz Inc. report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Skillz Inc. have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
97% of Skillz Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Skillz Inc. employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
71% of Skillz Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Skillz Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
84% of Skillz Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Skillz Inc. - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Skillz Inc. is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Skillz Inc. 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.
Skillz Inc. KPIs and OKRs
At Skillz Inc. 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Skillz Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 12 Skillz Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
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Skillz Inc. CEO & Leadership
80 /100
Skillz Inc. CEO Awards and Recognitions
Skillz Inc.’s CEO Andrew Paradise started in this role in 2012. Andrew’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Las Vegas, NV. With a high CEO score, Andrew Paradise has won the Best CEOs in 2023. Skillz Inc.’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Executive department, employees in the Design department, and Native American employees. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, Caucasian employees, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Under Paradise’s leadership, Skillz Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Office Culture and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Skillz Inc. could stand to see real improvement.
Skillz Inc. Leadership
The Skillz Inc. Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Andrew Paradise, Chief Strategy Officer Casey Chafkin, and President Jason Roswig
Andrew Paradise CEO / President
Andrew Paradise serves as the CEO / President of Skillz Inc..
Casey Chafkin Chief Strategy Officer
Casey Chafkin is the Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the first publicly-traded mobile... read more
Jason Roswig President
Jason Roswig serves as the President of Skillz Inc..
Andy Dahlinghaus General Counsel
Andy Dahlinghaus serves as the General Counsel of Skillz Inc..
Skillz Inc. Salaries
How much does Skillz Inc. pay?
How much do people at Skillz Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Skillz Inc. is $103,342, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,517, or $54 per hour.
At Skillz Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $169,176 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $31,303 annually. Average Skillz Inc. salaries by department include: Business Development at $95,412, Product at $121,539, Design at $86,188, and Admin at $55,434. Half of Skillz Inc. salaries are above $112,517.
142 employees at Skillz Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 434 ratings) while 138 employees at Skillz Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 146 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $109k | $109k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $181k | $181k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $232k | $232k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
$103,342*
Average Compensation
$112,517*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Skillz Inc. Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Skillz Inc.
Diverse employees at Skillz Inc. score the company 90/100 across various culture categories, placing Skillz Inc. in the Top 10% 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 Skillz Inc. across various culture dimensions.
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Skillz Inc. Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health 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
- Unique Office Space
Skillz Inc. PTO
Skillz Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 20% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Skillz Inc. 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 16% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Skillz Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Skillz Inc.
What is Skillz Inc. address?
Skillz Inc. location is at 6625 Badura Ave
Who is the CEO of Skillz Inc.?
Skillz Inc. CEO is Andrew Paradise, their score by employees is 80
What is Skillz Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for Skillz Inc. is 51
What is the salary for Marketing Manager in Skillz Inc.?
Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 79k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Skillz Inc.?
The average salaries for Finance in Skillz Inc. is 73k
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