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ZestFinance is one of the fastest growing financial technology startups in the United States. Founded by Douglas Merrill, former CIO at Google, Zest is a tech platform that applies Google-like math to credit decisions.
At Zest, fair, transparent credit is our mission and data is our business. We thrive on solving hard problems that have a big impact on people's daily lives.
We’re using machine learning to disrupt consumer lending and meet the financial needs of people around the world. Our technology is able to consume vast amounts of data to more accurately identify good borrowers — enabling higher repayment rates for lenders and lower-cost credit for consumers. read more
ZestFinance Company Culture
ZestFinance Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
ZestFinance's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A+Retention
A+Outlook
A+CEO Rating
AExecutive Team
AZestFinance CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Douglas Merrill
83 /100
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Diversity at ZestFinance
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C+
Diverse employees at ZestFinance have rated the company culture
Women at ZestFinance
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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 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
75
ZestFinance employees are 75% more likely to recommend ZestFinance as a great place to work
| 75% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at ZestFinance
Working at ZestFinance is rated highly by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. ZestFinance employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Retention, and Outlook categories, putting ZestFinance’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at ZestFinance was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at ZestFinance
A-
Overall Company Culture at ZestFinance is rated A-
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15%
ZestFinance ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
ZestFinance Employee Reviews
Out of 5 ZestFinance employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From ZestFinance Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?all hands meetings and the transparency
- What are some of the best things about your team?- focus is on bettering each other - not a competitive environment.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?it's about getting things done not showing your face
ZestFinance Company Information
ZestFinance Company Overview
ZestFinance was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Douglas Merrill. Since its inception 17 years ago, ZestFinance has grown to 105 employees.
ZestFinance Mission, Vision & Values
ZestFinance Mission & Values
Home Careers ZestFinance is one of the fastest growing financial technology startups in the United States. Founded by Douglas Merrill, former CIO at Google, Zest is a tech platform that applies Google-like math to credit decisions. At Zest, fair, transparent credit is our mission and data is our business. We thrive on solving hard problems that have a big impact on people's daily lives. We’re using machine learning to disrupt consumer lending and meet the financial needs of people around the world. Our technology is able to consume vast amounts of data to more accurately identify good borrowers — enabling higher repayment rates for lenders and lower-cost credit for consumers.
ZestFinance Vision Statement
With the vision of making fair and transparent credit available to everyone
| Headquarter | 6636 Hollywood Blvd 90028 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | zestfinance.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | (323) 450-4245 |
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ZestFinance Competitors
ZestFinance competitors include Kabbage, Inc and ElectrifAI. ZestFinance ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how ZestFinance 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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ZestFinance Employees
ZestFinance has 105 employees. 14 employees at ZestFinance have reviewed ZestFinance 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 14 ZestFinance employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at ZestFinance are pleased with their total compensation at ZestFinance, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at ZestFinance are extremely happy with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at ZestFinance are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at ZestFinance believe the environment at ZestFinance is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at ZestFinance is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at ZestFinance work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at ZestFinance are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining ZestFinance - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining ZestFinance is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. ZestFinance employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
ZestFinance KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no ZestFinance employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand ZestFinance's KPIs and OKRs.
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ZestFinance CEO & Leadership
83 /100
ZestFinance CEO Awards and Recognitions
Douglas’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. With a high CEO score, Douglas Merrill has won the Top 5% Rated CEO in 2016. ZestFinance’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Male employees. Compared to ZestFinance’s competitors, Douglas Merrill ranks right above ElectrifAI CEO Edward Scott. Under Merrill’s leadership, ZestFinance employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Retention. Professional Development and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where ZestFinance could stand to see real improvement.
ZestFinance Leadership
The ZestFinance Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Douglas Merrill, Vice President Sales Patrick Cadic, and VP, Finance Elizabeth Dadanian
Douglas Merrill CEO / President
Douglas Merrill serves as the CEO / President of ZestFinance.
Patrick Cadic Vice President Sales
Patrick Cadic serves as the Vice President Sales of ZestFinance.
Elizabeth Dadanian VP, Finance
Elizabeth Dadanian serves as the VP, Finance of ZestFinance.
Jay Budzik CTO
Jay Budzik serves as the CTO of ZestFinance. Jay started at ZestFinance in January of 2017. Jay is currently based in... read more
Sonya Merrill Chief People Officer
Sonya Merrill serves as the Chief People Officer of ZestFinance. Sonya started at ZestFinance in October of 2014. Sonya... read more
Kareem Saleh Executive Vice President
Kareem Saleh serves as the Executive Vice President of ZestFinance. Kareem started at ZestFinance in March of 2018.... read more
Steven Fernald CFO
Steven Fernald serves as the CFO of ZestFinance. Steven started at ZestFinance in April of 2016. Steven is currently... read more
Belinda Dong VP, Head of Finance
Belinda Dong serves as the VP, Head of Finance of ZestFinance. Belinda started at ZestFinance in December of 2018.... read more
ZestFinance Salaries
How much does ZestFinance pay?
How much do people at ZestFinance get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at ZestFinance is $101,394, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,511, or $52 per hour.
At ZestFinance, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $172,570 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,828 annually. Average ZestFinance salaries by department include: HR at $88,801, Product at $119,921, Finance at $74,093, and Operations at $80,209. Half of ZestFinance salaries are above $108,511.
8 employees at ZestFinance rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at ZestFinance rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $105k | $105k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $175k | $175k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $236k | $236k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $330k | $330k | 100th Percentile |
$101,394*
Average Compensation
$108,511*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
ZestFinance Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at ZestFinance
Diverse employees at ZestFinance score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing ZestFinance in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at ZestFinance across various culture dimensions.
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ZestFinance PTO
ZestFinance's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, ZestFinance applied for 8 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
ZestFinance has a total of 105 employees
8
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (8 out of 8)
- 0% Denied ( out of 8)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 8)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 8)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let ZestFinance Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in ZestFinance on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 52% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 19% | |
Executive | 7% | |
Operations | 7% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
Other | 7% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 44% | |
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Boston | 7% | |
Gardena | 4% | |
Austin | 4% | |
London | 4% | |
Other | 37% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding ZestFinance
What is ZestFinance address?
ZestFinance location is at 6636 Hollywood Blvd
Who is the CEO of ZestFinance?
ZestFinance CEO is Douglas Merrill, their score by employees is 83
What is ZestFinance eNPS?
The eNPS for ZestFinance is 75
What is the salary for SysAdmin in ZestFinance?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 77k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in ZestFinance?
The average salaries for Marketing in ZestFinance is 150k
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