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At Xapo, we’re building a way for users all over the world to send, receive, spend, and store their money globally and safely. We're firm believers that no matter who you are or where you're from, you deserve easy access to digital financial services. Launched in 2014 by Wences Casares (CEO) & Federico Murrone (COO), Xapo has made an unparalleled investment in security infrastructure, assembled a renowned advisory board, and raised $40M from top venture capital firms in Silicon Valley & the world. Xapo has a global, remote workforce in over fifty countries. We hire the best – and in exchange we offer autonomy, flexibility, meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, and top tier compensation, regardless of your location. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
13
TOTAL
RATINGS
144

Xapo Company Culture

Xapo Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
Xapo's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Xapo CEO

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Wences Casares Xapo's CEO
Wences Casares
65 /100

Diversity at Xapo

Women at Xapo

Xapo 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

37

Xapo employees are 37% more likely to recommend Xapo as a great place to work

64%Promoters
9%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at Xapo

Working at Xapo is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Xapo employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Xapo’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Xapo was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Xapo

C-

Overall Company Culture at Xapo is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

Xapo ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Xapo Employee Reviews

Out of 9 Xapo employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Xapo improve their work culture.

78%
22%
Positive Reviews78%
Constructive Feedback22%

Positive Reviews From Xapo Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    The courageous questions that the recruiter asked
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    they are strong in beliefs and dedicates to succeed
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    There are no benefits, just a very good salary.

Constructive Feedback From Xapo Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    salary increase after tenure and engagements
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Diversity & inclusion. More than just hiring women to create gender balance, but a culture built around allies and inclusive language. Their motto is "Going to War", which affects the company. War is combative and encourages conflict. The company needs some values of "humility" and "helpfulness".

Xapo Company Information

Xapo Company Overview

At Xapo, we’re building a way for users all over the world to send, receive, spend, and store their money globally and safely. We're firm believers that no matter who you are or where you're from, you deserve easy access to digital financial services. Launched in 2014 by Wences Casares (CEO) & Federico Murrone (COO), Xapo has made an unparalleled investment in security infrastructure, assembled a renowned advisory board, and raised $40M from top venture capital firms in Silicon Valley & the world. Xapo has a global, remote workforce in over fifty countries. We hire the best – and in exchange we offer autonomy, flexibility, meaningful work, a collaborative team environment, and top tier compensation, regardless of your location.

Xapo Mission, Vision & Values

Xapo Mission Statement

To build a safe and global way to use your money.

Xapo Vision Statement

Digital money for all.

Xapo Values

  • Be Trustworthy
  • Be Global
  • Be Ethical
  • Be Autonomous
  • Be Inclusive
Headquarter364 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
United States of America
Websitexapo.com
Founding Date2013
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsxapo.com/careers
Social Sites

Xapo Competitors

Xapo competitors include BitPay and Coinbase. Xapo ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Xapo compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    BitPay's Logo
    BitPay
    3.4/5
  2. #2
    Coinbase's Logo
    Coinbase
    3.6/5
  3. #3
    Xapo's Logo
    Xapo
    3.0/5

Xapo Employees

13 employees at Xapo have reviewed Xapo 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 13 Xapo employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Xapo are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Xapo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Xapo are not very pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Xapo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Xapo believe the environment at Xapo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Xapo is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Xapo work 8 hours or less, while 34% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

Joining Xapo - 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.

Xapo KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Xapo's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Xapo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
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Xapo CEO & Leadership

Xapo CEO - Wences Casares

Wences Casares Xapo's CEO
65 /100

Wences’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Wences in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Wences Casares’s employees rank Xapo in the Top 5% for Meetings, in the Top 15% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. When compared to Xapo’s competitors, Wences Casares ranks below both BitPay CEO Stephen Pair and Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.

Xapo Leadership

The Xapo Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Wences Casares, Sr. VP of HR Alejandra Herrera, and Sr. Vice President - Growth Tiburcio Carcova

  • Wences Casares  CEO / President

    Wences Casares CEO / President

    Wences Casares serves as the CEO / President of Xapo.

  • Alejandra Herrera Sr. VP of HR

    Alejandra Herrera serves as the Sr. VP of HR of Xapo. Alejandra started at Xapo in January of 2018. Alejandra currently... read more

  • Tiburcio Carcova Sr. Vice President - Growth

    Tiburcio Carcova serves as the Sr. Vice President - Growth of Xapo. Tiburcio started at Xapo in July of 2014. Tiburcio... read more

Xapo Salaries

How much does Xapo pay?

How much do people at Xapo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Xapo is $131,955, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $153,961, or $74 per hour.

At Xapo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $307,587 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,963 annually. Average Xapo salaries by department include: Finance at $95,319, Admin at $47,669, Design at $106,346, and Business Development at $133,412. Half of Xapo salaries are above $153,961.

5 employees at Xapo rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Xapo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$81k
$81k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$115k
$115k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$152k
$152k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$220k
$220k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$290k
$290k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$373k
$373k100th Percentile
$131,955*
Average Compensation
$153,961*
Median Compensation

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

Xapo Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Xapo

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

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

Xapo Perks & Benefits

100% Remote Work 2 Annual Company Offsites Stock Options Learning & Development Opportunities

Paid Time Off

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

Xapo PTO

Xapo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Xapo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Xapo

What is Xapo address?

Xapo location is at 364 University Avenue

Who is the CEO of Xapo?

Xapo CEO is Wences Casares, their score by employees is 65

What are the salaries in Xapo

The average salary for employees in Xapo is 131955$

What is Xapo eNPS?

The eNPS for Xapo is 37

What is the salary for Director of Business Development in Xapo?

Director of Business Development average salary in the US is 177k

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