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Doist
Productivity software for remote work
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Internal tools
- Productivity
- SaaS
- Wellbeing
- Palo Alto, CA
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Company mission
Doist's mission is to inspire the workplace of the future by creating tools that promote more fulfilling ways to work and live.
Our take
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to almost every company having to find temporary remote solutions for their workforces, with many choosing to continue this due to the benefits of real-time digital collaboration. However, working from home comes with a variety of disbenefits too, including being continuously distracted by notifications and overwhelmed by relentless real-time collaboration.
Doist builds digital tools for remote workers, aiming to develop software that is less distracting, more integrated, and better for mental wellbeing than existing solutions. The company currently provides two key products - Todoist, an all-in-one task organizer, and Twist, a communication app that aims to help workforces balance focused work through asynchronous collaboration and notification-free communication.
The remote work sector has been saturated with productivity tools ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, but Doist has taken a unique approach by tackling the frustrations many people face with standardized features such as constant notifications and real-time communication. Furthermore, the company provides its software directly to individuals for free, a unique angle over the usual enterprise SaaS subscription model.
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Benefits
- Work from anywhere in the world. We never place restrictions on locations
- Generous time off. Doisters get 8 weeks (40 days) of PTO/year to use as they wish on vacations and national holidays
- Parental leave. New parents receive 5 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to 13 weeks of paid pregnancy-related medical leave
- Pursue personal projects. All Doisters get one month per year to spend on a work-related project they’re passionate about
- Hardware budget. You’ll have access to a recurring budget to spend on work-related equipment
- Attend conferences. You’ll have a recurring budget to spend on attending conferences that grow your professional knowledge, skills, and network
- Design your own schedule. Work no more than 40 hours/week
- Company retreats. Our annual company-wide retreats are unforgettable
- Cozy up at a coworking space. Find a coworking space that’s right for you and Doist will cover the expense
- Invest in your health and wellness. You’ll have a monthly budget to spend on things like gym membership, healthy snacks, massages, health insurance, etc
- Apps and services budget. You’ll have a monthly budget to spend on services that help you do your job
Company values
- Independence - Others can trust that you’ll deliver on time and your teammates don’t need to worry about you keeping your word. You can easily manage your work and remain accountable with little or no direction
- Mastery - You love what you do and care deeply about the quality of your work, down to the smallest details. You’re continuously learning and always pushing yourself to the limits of your ability. You’re never satisfied with the status-quo
- Communication - Your communication is clear, concise, and engaging whether you’re explaining a complex idea or providing feedback to a teammate. You keep others in the loop and never go radio silent. You’re culturally and socially aware and can appropriately navigate different types of social interactions
- Ambition & Balance - You aspire to put a dent in the universe. To do this, you set high standards for yourself and those around you. The time you spend on work isn’t measured by quantity, but by quality
- Impact - You’re able to take a bird’s eye view to pinpoint and then solve issues that have a high impact on our customers, our team, and our company. You’re committed to the health and success of both your teammates and Doist as a company
Funding (1 round)
Jan 2011
$0.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $0.1m
Leadership
Amir Salihefendic
(CEO)Experience as Co-founder and CTO of Plurk Inc. Founded Todoist in 2007.
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