We’re a mission-driven organization based in Boston. We have a diverse team, and are backed by MassMutual, General Catalyst, Unusual Ventures, and insurance industry luminaries.
We’re in search of exceptional individuals to join us. You can learn more about our organization’s values by reading our credo and keys to success below. If what you read resonates with you, we’d encourage you to apply to one of our open job postings, or to email us about your interest at info@gainlife.com
Gain Life credo
We’re in search of exceptional individuals to join us. You can learn more about our organization’s values by reading our credo and keys to success below. If what you read resonates with you, we’d encourage you to apply to one of our open job postings, or to email us at info@gainlife.com about your interest.
BE CONSUMER OBSESSED
Every offering should be born out of an insight based on a specific consumer’s beliefs, motivations, and tensions. Do everything in your power to create products that solve these tensions. The same goes for solving our customers’ tensions.
HIRE AND PROMOTE “ATHLETES”
These are exceptional individuals with the ability to be successful in a variety of roles. They have intangibles like leadership ability, business acumen, judgment, adaptability and humility. Put these “athletes” in stretch roles and watch them flourish. And remember, every great team is comprised of a diverse set of “athletes”; accept, embrace and encourage that diversity.
ELIMINATE THE NON-VALUE ADDED
For the same reason that drawings should have no unnecessary lines and machines no unnecessary parts, every user experience (both internal and external-facing) should have no unnecessary steps. Take the extra time to make it simple.
GIVE BACK
Our company and its employees are expected to leave this world a better place than we found it. Employees are encouraged to give back to the communities in which they live and work – and the company is here to support them in their efforts.
HAVE FUN
Find creative ways to make your work and your co-worker’s work more enjoyable- from pingpong challenges to team lunches and happy hours. The company will do everything in its power to support this collegial environment.
Keys to success at Gain Life
GET STUFF DONE
Actions and results, not activity, is what matters
Understand expectations and over-deliver
ACT LIKE A BUSINESS OWNER
Have passion and ownership for the business, not just for your projects
COMMUNICATE A POINT OF VIEW
Build your argument with data
Speak for the consumer when you understand their joys and pain points
Challenge ideas at all levels, but know when to align and move forward
BE A LEADER ON YOUR PROJECTS
Know the details of your projects
Don’t defer leadership to the highest ranking member of the meeting
Take responsibility, and be prepared to take more blame than credit
ACT STRATEGICALLY WHILE EXECUTING
Understand and communicate the big picture versus getting mired in the details
Be a problem solver, not a problem identifier, but never sit on bad news
SIMPLIFY
Turn complex problems into simple solutions
BE OPTIMISTIC
BE OPEN TO FEEDBACK
LEARN TO WRITE
It sharpens thinking and communication skills
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
Create a foundation of trust and respect with your colleagues