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Key Elements of Our Culture
We believe in working with immediacy and tenacity to achieve our goals
We believe in transparent teamwork, with individual accountability and no information silos
We believe our best efforts come when we share constructive and fact-based feedback
We believe in fostering a culture of lifelong learning and fun where InStriders can both advance and find happiness from working together
Our Values
Our core values are more than just words. They’re integral to how we operate every day.
Growth
We seek to deliver growth for our partners and their businesses, as well as personal and professional growth for our InStriders.
Impact
We are focused on changing lives through education.
Diversity
We encourage and celebrate a diversity of beliefs, skills, lifestyles and orientation.
Integrity
We hold ourselves to a high standard in all our actions and choices.
Enabler
We help our partners meet their strategic goals through collaboration and trust.
Step Forward
Education Program
As part of our mission to enable lifelong learning, we provide full tuition coverage for InStriders to earn a degree or credential from a university online within our network.
Benefits and Perks
We want InStriders to thrive and feel supported. Here are a few benefits we are proud to offer our team.
Best-in-class health care benefits
401(k) plan
Unlimited vacation policy
Remote work option
Paid family leave
Commuter benefits and reimbursement
InStrider clubs and fun outings around the city
Well-stocked kitchen with snacks
Shared game room with ping pong and pool tables
Beautiful Downtown
Los Angeles
Our DTLA office provides easy access to public transportation, great restaurants, museums, and other attractions. We enjoy our “15th floor conference room”, the popular restaurant Perch, for celebrations.
Hear from the team
"At InStride, everyone believes in the mission. We’re here because we want to create change in the world, and that feels incredible."
Annette NeuDirector of Design 
"It feels very collaborative at InStride. Everyone is comfortable around one another and is open to sharing ideas–it doesn’t matter what team you’re on or what level you’re at."
Michael RagsdaleManager, Engineering 
"The Step Forward program means a lot to me because I never thought I would go back to school for my master’s and thanks to InStride I’m super excited to enroll."
Kat FerryExecutive Assistant 
"I love working in Downtown LA because there’s no shortage of food options. Each month we try a new restaurant as part of the InStride Supper Club."
Alex YuManager, Growth Marketing 
"At InStride we operate in a fast-moving environment, which makes it really fun. There’s a lively energy in the office and a sense that we’re all in this together."
Michelle WestfortSenior Vice President, Academic Partnerships 
"Everybody gets along so well at InStride. We have dinners together, give back to the local community and celebrate our successes. There’s always something going on."
Austin DaneshmandController 
"InStride is the first place I’ve gotten to work where I can bring my full self to work every day. We’ve built a culture around authenticity."
Alexa ByrneManager, Customer Success 
"We have a very open and honest environment. It’s awesome to come to work and know I can collaborate with people and we’re on the same page."
Nichele DudleySenior IT Manager 
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"At InStride, everyone believes in the mission. We’re here because we want to create change in the world, and that feels incredible."
Annette NeuDirector of Design 
"It feels very collaborative at InStride. Everyone is comfortable around one another and is open to sharing ideas–it doesn’t matter what team you’re on or what level you’re at."
Michael RagsdaleManager, Engineering
"The Step Forward program means a lot to me because I never thought I would go back to school for my master’s and thanks to InStride I’m super excited to enroll."
Kat FerryExecutive Assistant
"I love working in Downtown LA because there’s no shortage of food options. Each month we try a new restaurant as part of the InStride Supper Club."
Alex YuManager, Growth Marketing
"At InStride we operate in a fast-moving environment, which makes it really fun. There’s a lively energy in the office and a sense that we’re all in this together."
Michelle WestfortSenior Vice President, Academic Partnerships
"Everybody gets along so well at InStride. We have dinners together, give back to the local community and celebrate our successes. There’s always something going on."
Austin DaneshmandController
"InStride is the first place I’ve gotten to work where I can bring my full self to work every day. We’ve built a culture around authenticity."
Alexa ByrneManager, Customer Success
"We have a very open and honest environment. It’s awesome to come to work and know I can collaborate with people and we’re on the same page."
Nichele DudleySenior IT Manager
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Our Teams
Our teams enjoy working together to achieve ambitious goals. There are no silos at InStride.
Academic Partnerships
Brand and Communications
Corporate Partnerships / Business Development
Customer Success
Finance
Legal
Marketing
People and Talent
Product and Design
Technology
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