Built In Mission, Purpose & Impact

Built In advances its mission of connecting, informing, and empowering technology professionals by making the tech ecosystem more equitable, transparent, and connected. Through its platform, the company helps millions of professionals discover opportunities and understand employers’ missions, values, and impact. Its employer-branding content amplifies underrepresented voices in tech, helping companies share their culture authentically and reach diverse technical talent.

Internally, community and inclusion are woven into daily life. Built In supports multiple employee resource groups (ERGs) — including Women United in Tech, Built Out (LGBTQ+), and Built Different (Neurodiversity & Disability) — which foster allyship, learning, and advocacy. Employees receive paid volunteer time and are encouraged to engage with local causes through ERG-led initiatives and company-sponsored volunteer events.

Leaders model that purpose by linking business goals to impact, transparency, and community partnerships. “We’re helping good tech workers find good companies,” said Tripp Weiner, Senior Software Engineer II, describing how the platform bridges opportunity and access.

In 2024, Built In expanded community programming through structured volunteer opportunities and cross-ERG collaboration, increasing participation and alignment around social impact. These efforts reflect the company’s belief that improving access, equity, and opportunity in tech begins with living those values internally.

Employee Perspective

“We’ve always had a very inclusive culture, which we can credit to our CEO, Maria. It was this focus on inclusivity, tied with Maria’s passion for our mission, that confirmed I was in the right place to grow my career. That passion has only burned brighter across the organization as we’ve grown.”
 — Julie Dillon, Former Director of Business Development 

At-a-Glance

• Core Impact: Expanding access and equity in tech careers
• Platform Reach: Millions of professionals each month
• Key ERGs: Women United in Tech | Built Out (LGBTQ+) | Built Different (Neurodiversity & Disability)
• Community Involvement: Paid volunteer time + ERG-led initiatives (since 2024)
• Leadership Focus: Linking goals to purpose and transparency
  
   

Learn more: Explore how Built In invests in its people in Built In’s People-First Approach to Work-Life Balance.

Built In’s six core values — Be Inclusive, Lead with Solutions, Be Unreasonably Passionate, Own the Result, Be Humble, and Stay Curious and Do More — shape every decision, from strategy to everyday collaboration. According to the Employee Guide, these principles define how teams communicate, solve problems, and measure success.

Leaders reinforce these values through semi-annual reviews, peer recognition programs, and company-wide updates that connect decisions directly to purpose. CEO Maria Christopoulos Katris has described Built In’s culture as grounded in reliability and integrity:

“We always do what we say we are going to do … we underpromise and overdeliver.”
 — Maria Christopoulos Katris, CEO (2025)

Built In’s consistency between words and actions is reflected in employee sentiment. In 2025 internal feedback,

• 93% of employees said the company acts consistently with its stated values, and
• 85% said they trust leadership to do the right thing.

These results highlight credibility in follow-through, integrity in leadership, and a culture where values are operationalized — not performative. Employees describe Built In’s leaders as transparent and values-driven, regularly explaining the “why” behind business decisions in all-hands meetings and celebrating peers who embody inclusion, humility, and ownership.

In 2025, Built In expanded its peer-nominated awards and values recognition programs, further increasing visibility and reinforcing alignment between leadership communication and lived experience.

Employee Perspective:

Since every jobseeker’s journey is different, Built In is dedicated to personalizing the cross-platform experience. This commitment to inclusivity shows up in the product:

“We want users to find their dream job, connect with companies that share their values or upskill their careers in a seamless and thoughtful way.“

-Sam Daley, Product Manager 

At-a-Glance

• Core Values: Inclusivity | Ownership | Curiosity | Humility | Passion | Solutions
• Employee Signals (2025): 93% say Built In acts consistently with its values; 85% trust leadership to do the right thing
• Reinforcement: Semi-annual reviews | Peer recognition | All-hands transparency
   

Learn more: See how leadership practices reinforce Built In’s culture of trust and accountability in Built In Leadership and Management: Inspiring Growth, Clarity, and Connection.