7 NYC tech companies investing in innovative thinkers

by Liz Warren
April 2, 2019

Spring cleaning shouldn’t just be confined to the inner workings of your apartment. This season is all about feeling refreshed and starting new projects that spark creativity — and that applies to your career, too. The following companies are looking for inspired members to join their team and get the ball rolling on some of their biggest initiatives.

 

wework
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What they do: Work & Co launches digital products for top brands. They're a technology and design partner for Google, Epic Games, IKEA, Apple, Lyft and more.

...we’re always hiring top talent ahead of the curve...”

Coolest perks: Work & Co offers an industry-leading parental leave policy, generous PTO and daily catered lunches. They work with major clients and have small, collaborative teams that allow employees to make a big impact.

Note from an insider: “A big distinction about Work & Co is that we don’t hire for specific projects, but instead, we’re always hiring top talent ahead of the curve in order to be well-positioned for the very best project opportunities,” says Oliver Dore, partner, technology.

 

clear
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What they do: CLEAR is an identity platform that lets people use their biometric features as a method of identification. It's used for a quicker and more secure experience through lines at airports, stadiums and venues.

We are looking for individuals who are indefatigable...”

Coolest perks: Employees receive CLEAR memberships and daily breakfast. The team can also take advantage of the company’s monthly speaker series, intramural sports teams and in-office gym.

Note from an insider: “Having a passion for and being aligned with our company's mission and purpose is an important foundation for succeeding at CLEAR,” says Chief People Officer May Yoon. “We are looking for individuals who are indefatigable and have a bias for action. We care deeply and hold ourselves to high standards and, as a result, share feedback with radical candor to make CLEAR a great place for great people to thrive.”

 

paperless post
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What they do: Paperless Post makes it easier to design personalized digital invitations. To date, they have 100 million users and $37 million in funding.

We like to work with people who are interested in getting to the right result for our users.”

Coolest perks: Paperless Post offers Bagel Mondays, happy hours, remote work programs and a fully-stocked kitchen. The company also has dedicated education budgets for employees and offers extra PTO days to use toward conferences and workshops.

Note from an insider: “At Paperless Post, we hire people with a wide range of different experiences and skills, but there are certain fundamental qualities that we look for in everyone,” says Co-founder Alexa Hirschfeld. “Passion, a thoughtful approach to applying one’s skills and open-mindedness are just a few examples. We like to work with people who are interested in getting to the right result for our users and the business and aren’t afraid to ask any question (no matter how it makes them sound).”

 

bettercloud
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What they do: SaaS operations management platform Bettercloud helps companies create and automate security policies for their SaaS applications. They’re headquartered in NYC and have offices in Atlanta and San Francisco.

Our guiding principles are strive to delight, work hard with a sense of purpose and enjoy the journey and learn from it.”

Coolest perks: Bettercloud throws regular fun events, including an annual company summit. They also offer employees stock options as well as generous PTO and an anniversary program.

Note from an insider: “Our guiding principles are strive to delight, work hard with a sense of purpose and enjoy the journey and learn from it,” says David Politis, founder and CEO. “The people that have been most successful here are those that embody those principles day in day out.”

 

custora
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What they do: Customer intelligence platform Amperity helps organizations automate machine learning-based customer insights and share insights across departments. Their technology helps marketing and CRM teams improve their ROI for email, display ads, Facebook and direct mail campaigns.

We are a value-driven environment.”

Coolest perks: Employees receive daily catered lunch, reimbursement on their monthly commute and an annual education stipend. They also get 100 percent health insurance coverage.

Note from an insider: “We are a value-driven environment and are looking for individuals to add to our existing culture in different and unique ways,” says Talent Lead Nathalie Rodriguez.

 

bentobox
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What they do: Hospitality platform BentoBox helps restaurants grow their business online. Their connected suite of tools lets their customers digitally connect with guests and drive revenue.

We look for candidates who are as passionate about helping restaurants succeed as we are.”

Coolest perks: BentoBox employees receive equity, Friday lunches, company happy hours and off-sites and a fully-stocked kitchen with snacks. The company also offers interesting activities like cocktail classes and dinners at the restaurants they serve.

Note from an insider: “We look for candidates who are as passionate about helping restaurants succeed as we are,” says CEO and co-founder Krystle Mobayeni. “Someone who is excited about growth and hospitality and loves to take ownership will fit right in with our company culture.”

 

suzy
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What they do: Suzy is a human intelligence platform that helps organizations make informed decisions. Powered by an on-demand network of more than a million consumers, Suzy lets users target and retarget consumer segments to ask questions and get insights in minutes.

Suzy looks for 'team doers', those who are motivated and driven to push their experience, expertise, and career forward.”

Coolest perks: Employees can take advantage of the company’s 401(k) matching program, parental leave and unlimited PTO. The office is pet-friendly and features an open, creative workspace.

Note from an insider: “Suzy looks for 'team doers', those who are motivated and driven to push their experience, expertise, and career forward — all while providing support for one another and keeping focus on the company's core objectives,” says Caroline Triay, client success manager.

 

 

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