Cie

HQ
Irvine
65 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1999

Cie Leadership & Management

Updated on September 04, 2026

Cie Employee Reviews

The problems we solve are at a level of complexity that I've never experienced. Working with such talented executives, project managers, developers and designers has taken my skills to the next level.

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Pranav , Director of Engineering
Pranav , Director of Engineering

What People Are Saying About Cie

  • Strategic Vision & Planning: Public messaging consistently frames Cie as a venture studio that co-builds with entrepreneurs and corporates to take ideas from “zero to one,” mirrored across the website and LinkedIn. External profiles and portfolio narratives reinforce a steady north star for how leadership positions the firm.
  • Strong Execution: Portfolio outcomes highlighted by leadership—such as exits like Nativo, Titan, Cie Games, and ASAP Tire—are used to show that the studio model translates into results. News and third‑party profiles reiterate hands‑on, zero‑to‑one company building tied to tangible wins.
  • Empowering Team Culture: Careers content emphasizes being mission‑driven, having “no inner circle,” and offering equity in incubated startups, signaling a low‑ego environment where voices are included. Cultural cues align with embedded teams that spin up and scale companies.

Cie's Benefits

Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace

Defined values and mission statements

Documented operating principles

Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Leadership encourages open, transparent debate

Leadership is transparent and communicative

Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture

Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes

Prioritizes real-world impact of work in decision-making processes

Promotes a people-first, social culture

Promotes a strong in-person office culture

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility