Built In Staff

Updated on April 03, 2025

These Santa Monica tech companies and startups are doing amazing things.

Built In LA checked in with Kelly Battelle, vice president of people operations at adtech company GumGum, and Victoria Tamer, office and HR coordinator at healthtech company Honeybee Health, to gain some insight into the initiatives they’re implementing to build and maintain a connected and engaging company culture while remote.

Engineering heads at GumGum and First Resonance explain how they moved into leadership positions and offer advice for aspiring leaders.

Jenny Lyons-Cunha

Updated on April 03, 2025

The perks and benefits landscape is changing — employees crave authentic, impactful and intentionally chosen support. Built In LA sat down with three companies to find out how they’re rising to the occasion.

These companies are offering opportunities for seasoned developers, established product leaders and entry-level salespeople.

Built In LA heard from two sales leaders about how they’re maintaining high retention and great employee experience on their teams.

Eva Roethler

Updated on April 03, 2025

Here’s how four LA companies are using Pride as an opportunity to uplift employees and demonstrate meaningful allyship.

Over the last two years, these three tech companies have opened — and remodeled — new headquarters to make being at work feel more like home. Read on for an inside look.

Avery Komlofske

Updated on April 03, 2025

Companies can use Black History Month to focus on DEI initiatives that apply year-round.

Olivia McClure

Updated on April 03, 2025

Leaders from Welcome Tech and GumGum describe their plans to honor Latinas and Latinos this month and all year long.