Idealism can win sometimes unlike your current or previous job - Engineer Kiva Employee Review

4.0
Dec 10, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great work environment and culture Good work/life balance Idealism can win sometimes and it's very inspiring Dot-com startup feel

Cons

Dot-com startup feel (i.e., it should mostly be a non-profit serving the poor, but is heavily influenced by neighboring pre-ipo soma retail dot-com's). Company sometimes more revenue focused (i.e., organization) than impact focused (i.e., field). Capitalizes on unpaid interns' idealism. Should pay stipends at the very least to cover bart/muni fare. Located in the heart of the most unaffordable city in America. However, if you can afford the opportunity, then it's worth taking. Career paths are short. There are two types of experience levels -- either inexperienced/young or already established/very senior. Very few opportunities to jump from one group to the other, but the company is not very big.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2025
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Pros

Highly mission driven, incredible culture. You feel like you're making a difference.

Cons

Nothing bad to say - lots of change over the years but thriving and exciting to hear about road ahead.

4.0
Oct 19, 2025
Anonymous contractor
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Pros

Very friendly and welcoming work environment

Cons

Typical for non-profit, but compensation was not great

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