When it comes to the national tech scene, bigger risks bestow higher rewards. Innovative freedoms allow for state-of-the-art technologies to develop more abundantly while guiding the industry through the latest trends.
No stranger to being in the spotlight, Seattle-area startups raised a record-setting $3.1 billion in the first half of 2021 – and the boom continues on as the year forges ahead. In fact, after a year of uncertainty and cautious planning, companies like edtech organization DreamBox Learning are experiencing strong growth and tackling important issues like how to accelerate student learning.
Looking to expand your possibilities and manifest higher rewards in your career future this fall? Read on.
What they do: DreamBox Learning provides a personalized learning experience that guides and engages students at all levels with a combination of a K-8 math curriculum. Through their adaptive learning technology, rigorous curriculum and engaging environment, DreamBox provides differentiated mathematics instruction to meet each student’s unique skills and needs.
Establishing room to grow: Building a great team at DreamBox starts with managers encouraging employees through a sense of trust. “Once you’ve hired great people, you need to give them direction by defining reality in the form of clear expectations and business strategies,” Lorenzo Pasqualis, senior vice president of engineering, previously told Built In. “Once you’ve defined reality, you need to respect your people by giving them your full trust and getting out of their way.”
Dream-worthy perks: The company’s expansive benefits package includes 401(k) matching, family medical leave, remote work programs, a game room and recreational clubs, annual bonus incentives and promoting from within.
