OJO Labs is the intersection between humans and machines to empower better decisions. The company dispatches unique, patented AI technology that can conduct in-depth conversations with consumers at scale. They are changing the way people buy homes.
Diving Into the Values at OJO Labs
Fundamentally improving the way that people make some of the most important decisions of their life is their mission. The ways that empower their employees to deliver on that is through their 5 core values. Those values are:
The People at OJO Labs
Working for the Future
OJO Labs is full of (self-described) tech nerds, musicians, entrepreneurs, parents, athletes, artists, and innovators. They are smart, driven people that love learning and improving. They are also people from every walk of life, and from all around the world. The first thing they all have in common is mutual admiration and respect for each other. OJO Labs is like a big family.
"Everyone is incredibly smart, driven, and humble. We get stuff done because the entire team is focused on creating a great product for our consumers," Thien Vo, a Software Engineer with OJO Labs, said.
The Culture at OJO Labs
Culture of Giving Back
There are a lot of social cross-collaboration events at OJO Labs. It is also a culture of giving back. They do a lot of work in their communities. They do things like planting trees, sock and food drives, and volunteer at animal shelters.
"There is a strong sense of community. We work hard together, we support each other, and we celebrate wins together," Analysa Gonzales, Data Science and Signal Processing, said.
People Operations Specialist, Catie Orth, "When first developing our OJO Cares program, our goal was for it to have the most impact possible on both our team and the local community. We surveyed our employees to see what causes they felt passionate about and then created a program around that. Once a month, we go out as a group to a local nonprofit and volunteer our time. Each month is different -- sometimes we walk dogs; sometimes we cook to feed the homeless; sometimes we help harvest gardens or build houses. Since its inception, we have expanded this program across all of OJO's global locations."
OJO has a Culture Committee, which is made up of people across all departments and job levels. This group shapes the things that the company does as a team. The company also partners with several charities to plan events and volunteer opportunities.
The Office at OJO Labs
Where Furry Friends Flock
OJO's home office is dog-friendly and in a super cool location. There are a game room and a massage chair for a little relaxation. The office is located on South Congress Ave in Austin, just over the Colorado River from downtown. The office is in the middle of some of the best cafes, restaurants, and bars that Austin has to offer. OJO also has a location in St. Lucia, which acts as the company's engine room, and an office in Minneapolis, MN, which is the company's power plant.
The Benefits at OJO Labs
Benefits This Good? You Won't Beleive Your Ojos
The greatest investment that OJO Labs makes is in its own people. That is why they offer such a great benefits package, with some dynamite perks, to boot. They want their employees thinking about solving the world's problems, not about whether they'll be able to afford a trip to the doctor or not. Some of those great benefits are:
The company also puts a lot of emphasis on giving back to the communities where they work. A special OJO Cares community volunteering program allows employees an easy in when they want to stand for something bigger than themselves.
OJO Labs takes dog-friendly to a whole new level. They have a Dogs of OJO program. There are dedicated "dog-bassadors" who help register the "pup-ployees" and get them hooked up with some goodies. The office has dog stations with beds and play areas. There is even a Slack channel dedicated to dog owners for sharing ideas about ways to make bringing your dog to work even better, if it is possible
