Hi there! We’re Happeo. If you’re reading this, odds are you’re considering working with us.
Maybe you’re already deep into the interview process. Perhaps you’ve even already received an offer. But we know choosing a job is no easy process. A job is where you’ll be spending a lot of time after all, and you want to make sure you’re happy at work. And that it’s not just work. That it’s the place where you also learn and have fun. If you’re looking for that sweet spot between traditional corporation and borderline cult startup, you’ve found it. But don’t just take our word for it.
We interviewed Christy Brenseke to tell us about her Happeo experience. She joined our New York office as an Account Executive and she’s pretty awesome. If you’re wondering about the cool palm trees in the background, they’re from a really nice hotel in Portugal. The entire Happeo team joined forces for 3 days in Cascais to really connect and have some fun together. But enough about how cool we are. Christy, take it away!
“My experience with Happeo so far has been incredible. I've always worked in a corporate environment. So working for a scale-up has been an incredible opportunity to collaborate with a lot of different departments that I wouldn't normally have exposure to and learn a lot about how a business can really grow very quickly and effectively.”
The more diverse your background is, the better
“I love that my team has a variety of different experiences. Everyone comes from a different career background, so everyone has different perspectives and insights that they can really bring to the table and welcome each other's opinions and input. We love to collaborate with one another.
“The one piece of advice I have for new starters is to keep in mind that you were hired for a reason because of your unique background and career history. So really take advantage of that and use it to be successful in your position and help the organization.”
The Happeo culture
“Happeo's culture is inviting. It's positive. It's incredibly encouraging. And it's exciting. I think Happeo is so successful because it really puts time and effort and value into each and every hire that it has. So every individual that works here loves the organization, wants to see the company succeed and does everything that they can to make sure that it scales up as quickly and effectively as possible.”
How about the Happeo product?
“I love the product a lot because when I started, I was nervous to maybe reach out to different people, figure out how to do my job, figure out how to learn the product. And the reason why I love the product is because the product taught me what it was. What excites me about Happeo’s future is just how much opportunity there is. There's so much untapped market, and there's such a gap in the industry with all of our different vendors and competitors. So it's really exciting that we’re able to capitalize on that and be the future of this industry.”
So...ready to join?
We hope Christy gave you some insight on how it would be to work at Happeo. We’re not gonna lie, we’re pretty proud of the culture we’ve built. And we hope to continue on building it with the help of all the amazing happsters, both present and future.
What is the company culture like for employees working at Happeo?
The company culture is described as highly inviting, positive, encouraging, and exciting, striking a perfect balance between a traditional corporation and a fast-paced startup. A major highlight of this workplace dynamic is the deep sense of mutual respect and shared ambition. The business invests significant time, effort, and value into every single hire it makes, ensuring that employees feel genuinely appreciated from day one. This investment ensures that everyone feels motivated to contribute to the company’s journey.
Because the organisation values its workforce so highly, team members are deeply committed to the company’s collective success. This shared dedication creates a highly collaborative and supportive environment where everyone actively works together to help the business scale up quickly and effectively. It is a workplace where individuals can continually learn, share ideas, and have fun while performing their daily roles. This cooperative spirit helps bridge the gap between various departments, allowing employees to gain unique business insights.
Additionally, the company actively fosters strong personal connections and a sense of community among its global team. This is demonstrated through regular team-building events and social gatherings, such as hosting the entire global workforce for a three-day retreat in Cascais, Portugal. These initiatives allow staff from different international offices, like the New York team, to bond, collaborate, and connect outside of their usual day-to-day office environments, building lasting professional relationships.
How does Happeo’s own product help new starters when they join the company?
The company’s internal platform serves as a vital tool for onboarding, helping new starters overcome the natural anxieties associated with starting a new job. For many new employees, joining a fast-growing scale-up can bring nervousness about reaching out to colleagues, figuring out daily responsibilities, and learning how to navigate a fresh product. The platform addresses these concerns directly by being intuitive enough to teach new hires exactly what they need to know.
By using the tool as part of their daily routine, employees find that the software itself effectively guides them through their initial learning phase. It acts as a central hub of information that simplifies the transition, making it much easier to understand business processes without feeling overwhelmed. This interactive, hands-on experience allows staff to quickly gain confidence in their roles and understand the value of the technology they are representing to clients.
Beyond personal onboarding, the product also bridges the communication gap across the organization, which is particularly beneficial for those coming from traditional corporate backgrounds. New starters can easily connect with different departments that they might not normally have exposure to in a conventional company. This open line of communication fosters a highly collaborative atmosphere, allowing new team members to learn rapidly about how the entire business grows and functions on a daily basis.
What kind of professional backgrounds do employees at Happeo have?
Employees at the company come from a wide variety of career backgrounds, making professional diversity one of the team’s greatest strengths. Rather than requiring a rigid, traditional pathway, the organisation actively embraces staff who bring unique and diverse history to their roles. This variety of experiences ensures that teams are not limited by single-minded perspectives, allowing for a much richer collaborative process where everyone can learn from their colleagues’ unique journeys.
Because team members come from so many different professional walks of life, they bring highly varied insights and opinions to the table. This diverse mix encourages an open-minded working environment where colleagues regularly welcome and value each other’s input. The collaborative culture thrives on these differing perspectives, which helps the company solve problems more creatively and effectively as it continues to expand its presence in the market.
New starters are strongly encouraged to embrace their individual career histories and use their unique backgrounds as a tool for success. The company advises new hires to remember that they were selected specifically for their distinct experiences and to use this to contribute confidently to the organisation. This inclusive approach ensures that every employee, whether based in New York or elsewhere, feels empowered to make a meaningful impact from their very first day.
