At the intersection of hardware and software, Pivotal Commware's breakthrough technology is bringing 5G networks to the United States.
At Pivotal Commware, ideas have no hierarchy. Pivotal Commware's leadership team truly cares about company culture. They make sure that Pivotal is a fun, relaxed environment where everyone treats each other with mutual respect. People at Pivotal Commware share ideas and challenge each other in a constructive manner, and when the company hires, it doesn't just look for people who are smart and knowledgeable. It looks for people who are going to add to Pivotal's culture. It looks for people who are open-minded and know how to set their egos aside. At Pivotal Commware, even CEO Brian Deutsch isn't above doing whatever it takes, like adding a new electrical circuit for the lab or jumping on a red-eye to make a last-minute sales pitch. Everyone is in it together.
Pivotal Commware's technology plays a mission critical role to enable 5G wireless networks to proliferate in the United States and elsewhere. It is creating something new, and because of its work, wireless providers will be able to provide a level of service never seen before. At Pivotal Commware, innovation isn't only a core driver of its product. It's also a core piece of Pivotal's culture. The company embraces mistakes. As COO Chris Brandon says, "We realize that mistakes are going to be made. What's important is to learn from those mistakes and continuously strive to problem-solve with non-linear thinking. I firmly believe that if staff feels that it is going to be criticized for doing something outside the box, it will limit its thought processes which will limit the ability to innovate. We try to encourage critical thinking. Let's fail quickly and iterate quickly." At Pivotal, employees know that the first solution may not be optimal. They must continue to ask good questions, challenge existing concepts, and persevere. Ultimately the right solution will emerge.
Staff at Pivotal Commware respect each other. They value being good listeners who are excited to hear new ideas. They are ready to listen and debate, travelling through the decision process together. And once the team has made a decision, employees commit to it in a respectful manner, even when they may not agree. This culture of healthy debates naturally leads to a sense of possibility and excitement. Staff at Pivotal Commware have a positive can-do attitude. They are not only up for a challenge, they are excited for it.
Pivotal Commware has a do-whatever-it-takes attitude. Everyone feels true ownership and responsibility for their tasks. Sometimes Pivotal has big deliverables with aggressive timelines, and staff are excited to meet those challenges. Pivotal Commware isn't a culture of waiting and seeing. It is a culture of doing. But it's also a place where employees have trust and flexibility. Employees are treated like adults who know how to manage their own time. It's not about being in the office 9 to 5. It's about delivering great work. Despite its commitment to doing whatever it takes, Pivotal Commware has a light-hearted, fun environment. Nerf gun wars are a regular staple of the work week. The company hosts outings to celebrate big wins and exciting accomplishments. Staff take breaks to fit in a game of Ping Pong. And the company even provides mountain bikes for employees to take a ride on the nearby mountain trail.
