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UpGuard Company Culture
UpGuard Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsA+
4.7/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Environment
A+Executive Team
A+Happiness
A+Leadership
A+UpGuard CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mike Baukes
93 /100
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Diversity at UpGuard
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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?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
72
UpGuard employees are 72% more likely to recommend UpGuard as a great place to work
| 86% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 14% | Detractors |
Working at UpGuard
Working at UpGuard is rated highly by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. UpGuard employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Executive Team categories, putting UpGuard’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at UpGuard was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UpGuard
A+
Overall Company Culture at UpGuard is rated A+
Last updated months ago
Top
5%
UpGuard ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 5 UpGuard employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From UpGuard Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?I love the work i do, i really like my tean ahd we work really well together and this helps us to produce amazing outputs.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We hage 95% employee engagement. 100% say it us a Great Place to work
- What are some of the best things about your team?We are located across 11 different countries however despite distance we each reel realy connected with eachorher!
UpGuard Company Information
UpGuard Company Overview
UpGuard is the company behind CSTAR, the world's only comprehensive and actionable cybersecurity preparedness score for enterprises.
| Headquarter | Mountain View, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.linkedin.com/redirect?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Eupguard%2Ecom&urlhash=XtmL |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | +1 (850) 956-1511 |
| Company Status | Private |
UpGuard Competitors
UpGuard competitors include ConnectWise and Saama. UpGuard ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UpGuard compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
UpGuard Employees
10 employees at UpGuard have reviewed UpGuard 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 10 UpGuard employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at UpGuard are extremely happy with their total compensation at UpGuard, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UpGuard are extremely happy with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at UpGuard are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UpGuard believe the environment at UpGuard is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UpGuard is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at UpGuard work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at UpGuard are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining UpGuard - 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.
UpGuard KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no UpGuard employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand UpGuard's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
UpGuard CEO & Leadership
UpGuard CEO - Mike Baukes
93 /100
Mike’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. Compared to UpGuard’s competitors, Mike Baukes ranks right above ConnectWise CEO Jason Magee. Under Baukes’s leadership, UpGuard employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Executive Team. eNPS and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where UpGuard could stand to see real improvement.
UpGuard Leadership
The UpGuard Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Mike Baukes, Chief Operating Officer Hamish Hawthorn, and VP of Platform Michael Ferraro
Mike Baukes CEO / President
Mike Baukes serves as the CEO / President of UpGuard.
Hamish Hawthorn Chief Operating Officer
Hamish Hawthorn serves as the Chief Operating Officer of UpGuard. Hamish started at UpGuard in April of 2016. Hamish... read more
Michael Ferraro VP of Platform
Michael Ferraro serves as the VP of Platform of UpGuard. Michael currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Spiro Spiroski VP, Customer Success
Spiro Spiroski serves as the VP, Customer Success of UpGuard. Spiro currently resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Diversity & Inclusion at UpGuard
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UpGuard across various culture dimensions.
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UpGuard PTO
UpGuard PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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UpGuard Careers
UpGuard Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, UpGuard applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 50% Granted (4 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 50% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let UpGuard Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in UpGuard on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding UpGuard
Who is the CEO of UpGuard?
UpGuard CEO is Mike Baukes, their score by employees is 93
What is UpGuard eNPS?
The eNPS for UpGuard is 72
Who are UpGuard competitors?
UpGuard main competitors are ConnectWise, Saama
Who is UpGuard leadership?
Hamish Hawthorn, Michael Ferraro & Spiro Spiroski are part of UpGuard leadership, Mike Baukes is the CEO
Does UpGuard allow employees to work from home?
80% of the employees of UpGuard report that they work fully remote
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