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Upstart is a leading AI lending platform partnering with banks and credit unions to expand access to affordable credit. As we transitioned to being a public company, we’re now poised to leverage our domain expertise and revolutionize every aspect of lending and credit risk evaluation. We’ve recently expanded our offerings to include automobile refinancing and we plan to take on more verticals as the business grows. Upstart not only supports a large remote workforce, but also has offices in San Mateo, CA; Columbus, OH; and Austin, TX. Most Upstarters join us because they connect with our mission of enabling access to effortless credit based on true risk. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 86

TOTAL RATINGS: 683

CEO: Dave Girouard

Upstart Company Culture

Upstart Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

4.1/5

Upstart's Overall Culture is rated B

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Professional Development

A+

CEO Rating

Diversity

Executive Team

Gender

Upstart CEO

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Dave Girouard

83 /100

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Upstart applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (1 out of 1)
0% Denied ( out of 1)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Upstart

top 10% Gender

Upstart currently ranks in the Top 10% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Upstart

top 10% Diversity

Upstart currently ranks in the Top 10% of similarly sized companies on Comparably

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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

eNPS Score

66%	Promoters
18%	Passives
16%	Detractors

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Mission, Vision, & Values

Our mission is to enable effortless credit based on true risk. Why? Because credit really matters. Money is a fundamental ingredient of life, and unless you’re in the few percent of Americans with significant wealth, the price of borrowing affects you everyday. Through all of history, affordable credit has been central to unlocking mobility and opportunity.

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Upstart Culture At a Glance

Overall, the 86 Upstart 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 Upstart are pleased with their total compensation at Upstart, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Upstart are pleased with their team. 86 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Upstart are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Upstart believe the environment at Upstart is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Upstart is extremely fast. About 58% of the employees at Upstart work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

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

86 employees at Upstart have reviewed Upstart 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 86 Upstart 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 Upstart are pleased with their total compensation at Upstart, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits. Overall, employees at Upstart are pleased with their team. 86 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Upstart are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.The majority of employees at Upstart believe the environment at Upstart is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Upstart is extremely fast. About 58% of the employees at Upstart work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.Overall, the employees at Upstart are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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Upstart vs Competitors

1st
Float
84 / 100
2nd
Kiavi (formerly LendingHome)
76 / 100
3rd
Upstart
82 / 100
4th
Plaid
75 / 100
5th
Affirm
68 / 100

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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; Company Social Outings; Work From Home Policy; Unique Office Space

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