Forget an afternoon basking in the sun at Venice Beach — LA’s tech scene is the place to be this summer.
The summer season started off with a bang for many tech companies that call the City of Angels home. In June, investors poured millions into local up-and-comers across a wide range of sectors, from biotech to aerospace manufacturing, according to Crunchbase News.
As the summer rolls on, many tech companies are gearing up for an exciting future, driven by fresh capital, supportive workplaces and an eye for innovation. At Cie, team members are busy helping entrepreneurs reach their dreams, empowered by a culture that offers everyone a seat at the table. Meanwhile, Machina Labs, buoyed by a robust funding round, is eager to continue redefining the manufacturing industry with the latest technologies.
These tech frontrunners are just two of five local companies ready to take their products and services to the next level while prioritizing the well-being and success of those who make it all possible. Read on to learn why these companies have been named our featured companies of the month, and check out open roles at each one.
Restaurant365’s cloud-based platform enables restaurants to manage their finances, office operations and workforces as well as derive insights from data.
The Perks
- Childcare benefits
- Company equity
- Flexible work scheduling
- Unlimited PTO
Unveiling the ‘secret sauce’: In an interview with Built In last year, Restaurant365 team members disclosed the secret to the company’s success: an intentional culture cultivated from the top down.
“When leaders — including the CEO — participate in events, they become relatable and make you want to work harder for our shared mission,” Director of Implementation Hunter Eighme said. “It’s always a blast when you can hang out with the boss and just have fun.”
Machina Labs’ solutions, powered by robotics and AI, help manufacturers develop advanced composite and metal products.
Tech Stack
- Kafka
- SQL
- Terraform
- Kubernetes
In the news: According to a Built In LA report, the company raised $32 million in a Series B funding round late last year. This latest round, led by NVentures and Innovation Endeavors, brings the company’s total capital raised to $45 million.
Established in 1967, First Entertainment Credit Union offers digital banking, lending and financial services to organizations within the entertainment industry.
The Perks
- 401(k) matching
- Mental health benefits
- Generous PTO
- Fitness stipend
Investing in well-being: Senior VP and Chief People Officer Janet Gaspard caught up with Built In LA earlier this year to describe the company’s approach to investing in employees’ well-being, which includes carving out time to build relationships.
“We, too, recognize the importance of human connections, so we carefully cultivate a very robust and meaningful education centered around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as an employee experience calendar,” she said. “These allow our teammates to socialize and build stronger relationships when they are together in person while creating inclusive opportunities to participate even while remote.”
Cie functions as both an innovation lab and an accelerator, supporting entrepreneurs’ efforts to build and launch new businesses.
Tech Stack
- Docker
- JavaScript
- Swift
- React Native
‘Everyone has a seat’: Earlier this year, Built In caught up with three Cie team members to learn how the company’s culture empowers everyone to leave their own mark. “It truly is an ‘everyone has a seat at the table’ type of culture,” said HR Business Partner Pia Mulligan. “From the executive team to our entry-level employees, everyone is hands-on and crucial to achieving our mission.”
Million Dollar Baby Co. designs and manufactures a wide range of children’s furniture products, from cribs and bookcases to dressers and bed frames.
The Perks
- Generous parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Wellness days
An unforgettable first impression: Earlier this year, Quality Control Coordinator Jasmine Pullard spoke with Built In to describe how the company’s onboarding program helped her become fully immersed in the culture from the beginning.
“I was able to meet with Ramon Ho, part of our talent management team, who is awesome, along with multiple team leads, including CEO Teddy Fong, to get a better understanding of each team’s role and purpose, core values, goals, best practices and level of expectations,” she said. “This experience gave me multiple pieces of the puzzle that I could put together to see the bigger picture of what MDB is.”
