Monte Carlo

HQ
San Francisco, California, USA
Total Offices: 5
215 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2019

Monte Carlo Company Culture & Values

Updated on November 28, 2025

Monte Carlo Employee Perspectives

Describe Monte Carlo’s company culture in one word. What made you pick that word? 

The word I would choose is “impact” or “impactful.” We chose “impact” because our company culture revolves around driving tangible outcomes in everything we do. This principle is foundational, shaping our actions, decisions and rewards. For example, with our clients, we don’t stop at ensuring software adoption. Instead, we focus on how our solutions drive measurable improvements in their business outcomes. Internally, we prioritize actions and allocate resources by evaluating the potential impact. When discussing projects, we ask, “What will this achieve, and who will benefit?” This ensures our energy is directed toward efforts that truly matter.

Focusing on impact fosters clarity, purpose and accountability within the team. It also builds a culture of ownership and pride, as everyone sees the meaningful difference their contributions make for the company, their colleagues and our clients. By putting impact at the center, we ensure our efforts consistently align with the outcomes that matter most.

 

How long have you been with Monte Carlo, and what professional growth or development have you seen in that time?

I’ve been with the company for over three years, and one of the most impactful areas of growth I’ve experienced has been my ability to execute quickly. One of our core values at Monte Carlo is speed and prioritizing speed over perfection.

When I first joined, I was a new, overachieving and admittedly perfectionist employee who felt compelled to only deliver polished, “perfect” products whether it was presentations, models or insights. This led me to obsess over minor details, which ultimately delayed the value I could provide. Over time, I’ve embraced the philosophy of delivering fast, high-quality solutions and iterating based on feedback. This “ship and iterate” mindset has significantly improved my efficiency and effectiveness. It’s taught me to focus on what truly matters and to trust the process of refinement through collaboration.

Additionally, I’ve become much better at giving and receiving feedback. I’m less afraid to make mistakes and more willing to take bold leaps, which has had a positive impact on both my work and personal growth.

Lee Shemer
Lee Shemer, Head of Customer Success