Spade
What's the Company Culture Like at Spade?
What People Are Saying About Spade
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People-First Culture: Benefits and stated values emphasize empathy and inclusion, with full medical/dental/vision, paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, hybrid flexibility, and stipends. These practices are positioned to help people feel supported day to day.
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Collaborative & Supportive Culture: A small, hybrid, tight-knit team works cross-functionally and “lifts each other up,” with collaboration described as central to how products take shape. Resources for camaraderie and in‑person moments reinforce a supportive environment.
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Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Established recognition rituals—including employee awards, public manager shoutouts, and milestone celebrations—make individual contributions visible. Feedback suggests these practices help build shared pride and belonging.
Spade's Benefits
Company or teams have recognition rituals for individual work
Employee feedback used to shape policies and strategy
Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees
Established employee awards to honor work and contributions
Managers give public shoutouts and celebrate employee milestones
Provides modern technology across teams
Provides resources to build team camaraderie
Offers company-sponsored outings
Defined values and mission statements
Hosts in-person all-hands meetings
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities
