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Key Elements of Our Culture

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We believe in working with immediacy and tenacity to achieve our goals

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We believe in transparent teamwork, with individual accountability and no information silos

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We believe our best efforts come when we share constructive and fact-based feedback

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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.

Learn While You Earn

Through our Step Forward program, InStride employees can enroll in any of the 1,700+ degree and credential programs offered by our network of academic partners. Tuition for these courses is covered 100%.

Learn more about Step Forward

Benefits and Perks

We want InStriders to thrive and feel supported. Here are a few benefits we are proud to offer our team.

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Best-in-class health care benefits

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401(k) plan with company match

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Unlimited vacation policy

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Remote work option

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Paid family leave

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Commuter benefits and reimbursement

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InStrider clubs and fun outings around the city

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Well-stocked kitchen with snacks

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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
Annette Neu
"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
Michael Ragsdale
"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
Kat Ferry
"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
Austin Daneshmand
"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
Nichele Dudley
"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 WestfortChief University Officer
Michelle Westfort
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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
Annette Neu
"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
Michael Ragsdale
"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
Kat Ferry
"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
Alex Yu
"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
Michelle Westfort
"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
Austin Daneshmand
"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
Alexa Byrne
"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
Nichele Dudley
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Our Teams

Our teams enjoy working together to achieve ambitious goals. There are no silos at InStride.

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Academic Partnerships

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Corporate Partnerships / Business Development

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Finance

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Learner Success

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Marketing & Communications

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People

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Technology

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