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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
35
TOTAL
RATINGS
362

Upside Company Culture

Upside Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.6/5
Upside's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Upside CEO

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Alex Kinnier Upside's CEO
Alex Kinnier
69 /100

Diversity at Upside

Women at Upside

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at Upside have rated CEO Rating, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored

Upside 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

4

Upside employees are 4% more likely to recommend Upside as a great place to work

41%Promoters
22%Passives
37%Detractors

Working at Upside

Working at Upside is rated average by 35 employees, across various culture dimensions. Upside employees are most satisfied about Environment, Retention, and Team categories, putting Upside’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Upside was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Upside

C+

Overall Company Culture at Upside is rated C+

Last updated months ago

Top
50%

Upside ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Upside Employee Reviews

Out of 26 Upside employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Upside improve their work culture.

91%
9%
Positive Reviews91%
Constructive Feedback9%

Positive Reviews From Upside Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    I got to meet a lot of people I would be working with and got along really well with all of them.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    I really like the equity
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Great people to work with

Upside Company Information

Upside Company Overview

Upside is a technology company that increases the financial power of people and businesses in the real world.

Upside was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Alex Kinnier. Since its inception 10 years ago, Upside has grown to 300 employees.

Upside Mission, Vision & Values

Upside Mission Statement

We exist to advance the economic power of people living and working in the real world.

Upside Values

  • Be an owner
  • Make it measurable
  • Represent the real world
  • Make the impact worth the effort
  • Always share whether we succeed or fail

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Upside

We use the commerce of today to help our world for tomorrow. Since 2016, we’ve committed 1% of all revenue to sustainability initiatives that touch on our areas of operation. With our massive financial impact, this has put us in league with some of the world’s largest companies doing good.

Headquarter1701 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States of America
Websiteupside.com
Founding Date2016
Tel9085788303
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.upside.com/about/careers
Social Sites
  • Learn more about who we are and how we got here.
  • Our commitment to transparency is core to our culture. Our values guide our decisions, our behavior, and our everyday.

Upside Employees

Upside has 300 employees. 35 employees at Upside have reviewed Upside 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 35 Upside employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Upside are not very pleased with their total compensation at Upside, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Upside are pleased with their team. 35 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Upside are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Upside believe the environment at Upside is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Upside is extremely fast. About 64% of the employees at Upside work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Upside are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Upside - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

Upside KPIs and OKRs

At this moment no Upside employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Upside's KPIs and OKRs.

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Upside Salaries

How much does Upside pay?

How much do people at Upside get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Upside is $100,652, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $142,612, or $68 per hour.

At Upside, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $234,516 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,996 annually. Average Upside salaries by department include: Design at $81,506, Engineering at $103,412, Legal at $234,516, and HR at $95,178. Half of Upside salaries are above $142,612.

21 employees at Upside rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 63 ratings) while 21 employees at Upside rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$78k
$78k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$110k
$110k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$136k
$136k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$195k
$195k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$268k
$268k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$344k
$344k100th Percentile
$100,652*
Average Compensation
$142,612*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Upside Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Upside

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Upside across various culture dimensions.

We‘re committed to inclusivity, and building a workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. Equally important is our commitment to transparency.,,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Upside Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Gym Membership / Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy

Upside PTO

Upside PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
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No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Upside Careers

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Upside

What is Upside address?

Upside location is at 1701 Rhode Island Ave NW

Who is the CEO of Upside?

Upside CEO is Alex Kinnier, their score by employees is 69

What is Upside eNPS?

The eNPS for Upside is 4

What is the salary for Operations Manager in Upside?

Operations Manager average salary in the US is 84k

What are the salaries in the Operations in Upside?

The average salaries for Operations in Upside is 88k

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