When he joined Entera in January 2021, Product Manager JT Jung found a mission-driven culture he enjoyed. He knew the company did important work, but what he didn’t expect was that its mission is aimed not just toward revolutionizing the way single-family investors buy, sell and operate homes but also toward building a workplace where talented professionals can grow and advance.
That pair of business and culture priorities is intertwined, according to Jung. “There’s a lot to be said about the company’s huge success amidst the market uncertainties, and I would credit the employees and leadership for inspiring a culture of excitement and dedication,” he said.
Awarded Built In’s 2023 Best Places to Work in both Houston and New York, Entera’s culture is underpinned by guiding principles that align employee values with high standards of doing business.
ENTERA’S VALUES
- Be customer focused
- Be curious
- Be courageous and act with integrity
- Be outcomes focused
- Be open and honest
- Be together
- Be a culture add, not a culture fit
As indicated by its ‘be a culture add, not a culture fit’ value, the company invests in diverse talent who add new dimensions to the ideas, experiences and backgrounds of Entera’s workforce. These fresh perspectives, along with its encouragement of honest feedback focused on shared outcomes, amplify Entera’s environment of growth, while its other values support a culture in which each individual is enabled to do their best work.
Empowering the team at Entera to succeed means managers place trust in their reports to work autonomously and own the process and outcomes of their projects.
“There is an entrepreneurial spirit about working at Entera, where everyone is driven by their passion for the industry and a desire to create change,” Jung said. “Away with unnecessary micromanagement and bureaucracy — people here recognize the importance of practicality and the value of getting things done, failing fast then iterating.”
Built In heard from Jung and his colleagues at Entera about how the company fosters an inclusive culture and equips employees to grow and excel in the industry that fuels their professional passion.
WHAT ENTERA DOES
Entera offers a SaaS and services platform for enterprise and mid-market single family investors, which helps clients buy, sell and operate real estate investments simply and seamlessly. Entera combines data, technology and services with a robust AI engine — and, since launch in 2018, it has completed transactions on over 15,000 single-family homes.
What do you like most about working at Entera?
The people are smart, open-minded and always ready to help. I also like the atmosphere here. On the one hand, there is a lot of challenging work, but on the other hand, I don’t feel like I’m in a marathon — my managers give me time to do it right.
What are your favorite things about working at Entera?
I love working in a diverse company where employees at all levels are encouraged to provide feedback. Every day is filled with opportunities to virtually collaborate with my team and feel accomplished. The flexibility and benefits make me feel valued, and the great snacks in the kitchen are a definite plus!
Why should job seekers consider joining Entera?
Jung: You should join Entera if you want to be a part of a team that will revolutionize the real estate industry forever. We are changing how people view real estate transactions. If you want to be a part of something big, Entera is the place to be.
You should join Entera because of the career growth, the learning opportunities, and the ability to work on new products and services that impact how our customers buy and sell single-family homes. You'll be able to see how your work directly influences Entera's journey.
