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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterXapo employees are 37% more likely to recommend Xapo as a great place to work
| 64% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 9% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
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 is rated C-
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Xapo ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 9 Xapo employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Xapo improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
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.
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".
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.
To build a safe and global way to use your money.
Digital money for all.
| Headquarter | 364 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | xapo.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | xapo.com/careers |
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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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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 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
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: HR at $112,143, Business Development at $133,412, Admin at $47,669, and Legal at $307,588. 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).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $115k | $115k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $152k | $152k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $220k | $220k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $290k | $290k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $373k | $373k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Xapo across various culture dimensions.
100% Remote Work 2 Annual Company Offsites Stock Options Learning & Development Opportunities
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.

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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 Engineering Manager in Xapo?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 166k