This company earned a 99% Great Place to Work score (even after a layoff!)
In this episode of Culture Uncovered, Jena Dunay sits down with Lindsay Gonzalez to unpack what it looks like to build a fast-growing, remote-first company at the forefront of AI infrastructure.
From transforming messy, unusable data into something AI can actually work with, to building a 99% employee satisfaction culture, Unstructured is solving one of the biggest blockers in AI adoption while scaling a team that genuinely enjoys working together.
They also get into the real side of startup life, from navigating layoffs and rebuilding trust to maintaining a high-performing culture while doubling headcount.
What you’ll learn:
- What Unstructured does and why data readiness is critical for AI
- What a 99% employee satisfaction culture actually looks like
- How they maintain connection in a remote-first, fast-growing team
- What it takes to succeed in a high-ownership, no-handholding environment
- How to stand out as a candidate and get noticed
Unstructured Highlights:
- Founded: 2022
- Headquarters: Sacramento, California (remote-first, distributed)
- Team Size: ~78 full-time + growing rapidly
- Industry: AI / Data Infrastructure
- Culture: High-trust, ownership-driven, fast-paced, collaborative, human-first
Unique Perks & Programs:
- Remote-first work with flexible setup
- Company and team offsites to build connection
- Generous parental leave (including adoption and surrogacy)
- Strong benefits with increased employer contributions
- Home office setup and internet reimbursements
- Fun, high-engagement Slack culture (games, challenges, team moments)
- Real internal mobility and growth through hands-on work
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