Notion

In 2017, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) founded Binance with a simple yet powerful realization: the financial system was broken, excluding billions of people from economic opportunity. What started as a cryptocurrency exchange quickly evolved into something far greater - a comprehensive blockchain ecosystem designed to democratize finance. Within just six months, Binance became the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, a testament to the urgent global demand for more accessible financial infrastructure. Today, Binance serves over 300 million users across more than 100 countries, offering an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products that span trading, finance, education, research, payments, institutional services, and Web3 features. The company is committed to advancing the freedom of money, believing everyone should have the ability to earn, hold, spend, share, and give their money - regardless of who they are or where they come from. Built on industry-leading security, user fund transparency, and lightning-fast trading engine speed, Binance leverages the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem that improves financial access for people around the world.

Neural Concept is the intelligence platform that's redefining engineering for the world's leading manufacturers. More than 70% of global OEMs and 40% of top tier-1 suppliers across automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors trust their AI-powered platform to compress development cycles from months to days. Customers like General Motors, Subaru, Williams Racing, Airbus, and NVIDIA rely on Neural Concept to accelerate product innovation while achieving breakthrough performance in efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Founded in 2018 as an EPFL spinoff, Neural Concept has scaled to 70+ employees across Switzerland, Europe, and North America, backed by $100M in Series C funding led by Goldman Sachs. The platform embeds AI directly into design and simulation workflows, integrating seamlessly with CAD and CAE tools like CATIA, NX, Ansys, and StarCCM+. By leveraging 3D deep learning and NVIDIA Omniverse, engineering teams evaluate millions of design variants in real-time, enabling AI copilots to handle 90% of product development while human engineers focus on breakthrough innovation.

Mindrift is a platform that connects experts and clients working in the AI space on projects designed to advance Generative AI models. Experts get paid to use their expertise to create high-quality text, which is then used to train cutting-edge AI systems. The platform connects professionals from various fields - writers, linguists, educators, finance specialists, and more - with AI projects that need human expertise. Unlike traditional artificial intelligence work, this isn't just about coding. Instead, experts help train AI by creating and improving content to make AI models more accurate, useful, and trustworthy in various fields of knowledge. Launched, powered, and owned by Toloka, the leading data partner for enterprise Machine Learning and AI since 2014, Mindrift benefits from its parent company's unparalleled expertise in data generation, crowd technology, and machine learning. The platform has grown to include 20,000+ AI Trainers across 20+ languages and 90+ knowledge domains, with 70% holding Masters or PhD degrees. Mindrift is headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with offices in the US, Israel, Switzerland, and Serbia. The company serves leading tech innovators by providing high-quality, expert-generated training data that makes AI systems more helpful, reliable, and responsible.

At Outset, we believe the best research happens when you can ask anyone anything - and actually understand the answer. Our AI-moderated research platform empowers teams to conduct in-depth qualitative interviews at unprecedented scale, turning what used to take weeks into hours. Our AI interviewer leads natural, human-like conversations, asking thoughtful follow-ups and adapting to responses in real-time, then automatically synthesizes findings into actionable insights. We've seen teams run 100 interviews in days, conduct 75 overnight with a single researcher, and finally give research the seat at the table it deserves. We're a tight-knit team of 30 based in San Francisco, backed by Y Combinator, 8VC, Radical Ventures, and M12 (Microsoft's venture arm). Our growth has been explosive - an 8x year as enterprises like Microsoft, Nestle, Uber, and Hubspot adopt AI-moderated research as their new standard. We move fast, ship constantly, and maintain the mindset that AI should deepen human understanding, not replace it. Whether you're shaping product roadmaps, exploring new markets, or evaluating brand positioning, Outset helps you get to the 'why' behind the 'what' - faster and at a scale traditional methods simply can't match.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the US, UK, and Europe, bringing millions together to shop, sell, and connect around the things they love. Founded in 2019, Whatnot has rapidly grown into a community-driven marketplace with over 250 categories ranging from collectibles like trading cards and sneakers to fashion, electronics, and beauty products. The platform transforms online shopping into an entertaining, interactive experience where sellers host live auctions and buyers can participate in real-time, creating a unique fusion of commerce and community. Whatnot has experienced extraordinary growth, achieving 20x sales growth in 2021 and becoming the most valuable independent livestream shopping company in the US by September 2021. The company operates as a remote co-located team with hubs across the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, employing hundreds of technologists, designers, and creative problem solvers. With backing from prestigious investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Y Combinator, Whatnot continues to innovate at the intersection of e-commerce, entertainment, and social connection, enabling anyone to turn their passion into a thriving business.

At Enact, we believe there's no place like home, and we've built our culture around this fundamental truth. Our team brings deep expertise, insightful offerings, and extra-mile service to work every day, united by a mission to help lenders put more people in homes and keep them there. Since 1981, we've navigated housing market cycles with resilience, always focusing on enhanced underwriting and customer-centric solutions that make homeownership more accessible. We're a leading U.S. private mortgage insurance provider that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement. Our colleagues encourage diverse perspectives, support professional development, and celebrate each other's contributions through meaningful recognition programs. Whether you're in Raleigh, Bermuda, or working remotely, you'll find mentorship, access to senior leaders, and opportunities to take on real responsibilities. We live by our values of excellence, improvement, and connection - fostering an environment where team members can grow their careers while making a lasting impact on communities across the country.