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Tala Company Culture
Tala Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
Tala's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
CCEO Rating
C-Meetings
C-Compensation
C-Happiness
C-Tala CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
Shivani Siroya
65 /100
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Diversity at Tala
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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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
4
Tala employees are 4% more likely to recommend Tala as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Tala
Working at Tala is rated below average by 32 employees, across various culture dimensions. Tala employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Tala’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Tala was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Tala
D
Overall Company Culture at Tala is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
Tala ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTala Employee Reviews
Out of 31 Tala employee reviews, 54% were positive. The remaining 46% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Tala improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 54% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 46% |
Positive Reviews From Tala Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is extremely mutually supportive.
- What did you like most about the interview process?I learn about different business strategies, company cultures, industry challenges, approaches to overcome those challenges, and more.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Company culture is a shared set of workplace beliefs, values, attitudes, standards, purposes and behaviors. It reflects both the written and unwritten rules that people in an organization follow. Your organization's culture is the sum of all that you and your colleagues think, say, and do as you wo
Constructive Feedback From Tala Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Everything needs to be improved. Don't even know where to start.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Company meetings are all about praising the leaders. None of the meeting is run effectively. Slack is the worst. I have never seen that many channels and multi-people chat created.
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Hire executives with prior executive experience and not so many
Tala Company Information
Tala Company Overview
Tala was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Shivani Siroya. Since its inception 15 years ago, Tala has grown to 53 employees.
Tala Mission, Vision & Values
Tala Mission & Values
Tala’s mission is to improve the financial lives of millions of people in developing markets by creating new, accessible financial services that are most relevant to their needs.
| Headquarter | 25 First Street Santa Monica, CA 02141 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.tala.co |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | 888-482-7768 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.tala.co |
Tala Competitors
Tala competitors include Float, Upstart, and MoneyLion. Tala ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Tala 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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Tala Employees
Tala has 53 employees. 32 employees at Tala have reviewed Tala 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 32 Tala employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Tala are not very pleased with their total compensation at Tala, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Tala are generally satisfied with their team. 32 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Tala are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Tala believe the environment at Tala is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Tala is moderate. About 38% of the employees at Tala work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Tala are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Tala - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Tala KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Tala's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Tala employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Tala CEO & Leadership
Tala CEO - Shivani Siroya
65 /100
Shivani’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Shivani in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Shivani Siroya’s employees rank Tala in the Bottom 35% for Meetings, in the Bottom 30% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 30% for Happiness. When compared to Tala’s competitors, Shivani Siroya ranks below both MoneyLion CEO Diwakar Choubey and Upstart CEO Dave Girouard.
Tala Leadership
The Tala Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Shivani Siroya, Vice President, Customer Experience & Global Operations Tamara Lewis, and CFO Jennifer Loo
Shivani Siroya CEO / President
Shivani Siroya serves as the CEO / President of Tala.
Tamara Lewis Vice President, Customer Experience & Global Operations
Tamara Lewis serves as the Vice President, Customer Experience & Global Operations of Tala.
Jennifer Loo CFO
Jennifer Loo serves as the CFO for Tala. Jennifer started at Tala in November of 2018. Jennifer is based in the Greater... read more
Reini Chipman Chief People Officer
Reini Chipman serves as the Chief People Officer for Tala. Reini started at Tala in September of 2018. Reini is based in... read more
Chris Deptula Director Program Management
Chris Deptula serves as the Director Program Management for Tala (formerly InVenture). Chris started at Tala (formerly... read more
Gaurav Bhargava Vice President
Gaurav Bhargava serves as the Vice President of Tala (formerly InVenture). Gaurav currently resides in the Greater Los... read more
Logan Lindsell Vice President - Product Growth
Logan Lindsell serves as the Vice President - Product Growth of Tala (formerly InVenture). Logan currently resides in... read more
Nachiket Shiralkar VP of Engineering
Nachiket Shiralkar serves as the VP of Engineering of Tala (formerly InVenture). Nachiket currently resides in the... read more
Chiao Cheng VP of Finance
Chiao Cheng serves as the VP of Finance of Tala (formerly InVenture). Chiao currently resides in the Greater Los Angeles... read more
Tala Salaries
How much does Tala pay?
How much do people at Tala get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Tala is $103,671, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,353, or $54 per hour.
At Tala, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $169,527 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,919 annually. Average Tala salaries by department include: Finance at $81,260, Business Development at $107,768, Operations at $81,527, and Admin at $56,859. Half of Tala salaries are above $112,353.
16 employees at Tala rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 52 ratings) while 17 employees at Tala rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 19 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $104k | $104k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $176k | $176k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $230k | $230k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $313k | $313k | 100th Percentile |
$103,671*
Average Compensation
$112,353*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Tala Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Tala
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Tala PTO
Tala's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Tala's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Tala on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 54% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 31% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Design | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 69% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 8% | |
Cedar Rapids | 8% | |
Burbank | 8% | |
Other | 8% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Tala
What is Tala address?
Tala location is at 25 First Street
Who is the CEO of Tala?
Tala CEO is Shivani Siroya, their score by employees is 65
What is Tala eNPS?
The eNPS for Tala is 4
What is the salary for Project Manager in Tala?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Tala?
The average salaries for Finance in Tala is 81k
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