Cie
What's the Company Culture Like at Cie?
Cie Employee Perspectives
Describe Cie’s culture in one word. What made you pick that word?
The word I would choose is “rewarding.” I think it’s the most succinct way to describe the feeling you get at the end of each day, week and year working at Cie. Aside from the tangible benefits, which are awesome — we love having a piece of our portfolio startups — we’re lucky to be in the business of problem-solving and get to experience the satisfaction that comes from getting to the answer, or the growth that comes from trying something new and getting closer to the answer. Building multiple startups across various industries means we’re constantly taking in new information and learning new things, and we have the kind of culture and team that supports that.
What’s the coolest project you’ve worked on recently, and how did it help you grow professionally?
We’re scaling a couple of our portfolio startups right now, which is something I’ve been heavily involved in on the people side. It’s so exciting and rewarding to be hands-on throughout the process, starting from the business idea and building the actual business to seeing the business thrive. In a general sense, I’ve been able to learn what goes into this process and, more specifically, how to hire the right people for the right teams.
What People Are Saying About Cie
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Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are often seen as helpful across functions, creating camaraderie and making day‑to‑day contributions feel recognized. Cross‑department support is emphasized, reinforcing an "all on the same team" dynamic.
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Learning & Knowledge Sharing: Exposure to zero‑to‑one projects and portfolio startups encourages continual learning and strong knowledge‑sharing. Varied, hands‑on work is likened to a "startup university," broadening experience across industries.
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Empowering & Trusting Leadership: Messaging that "there’s no inner circle" and that everyone has a seat at the table invites input from all levels and fosters ownership. Approachable leaders who welcome ideas signal inclusion and voice in decisions.
Cie's Benefits
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Quarterly engagement surveys to gauge employee satisfaction
Offers company-sponsored happy hours
Offers company-sponsored outings
Offers wellness programs
Partners with nonprofits
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Implements team-based strategic planning
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
Offers a remote work program
Utilizes a flexible work schedule
Utilizes a hybrid work model
