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Stotles' mission is to create a world where business and government work better, together.
Stotles is aiming to break down the barriers to government contracting, so more firms can compete for public sector contracts, not just those with the right contacts.
They do this by using lots of government data to identify business opportunities in the public sector, and match them with the companies on their platform. The platform, which gets its name from Aristotle, enables suppliers to follow indicators, track potential contract renewals, monitor buyers, and monitor competitors.
The founders have been at the intersection of public and private sectors, at firms such as the World Economic Forum, Boston Consulting Group, and Bloomberg. They have experienced the pain of bidding for public work beforehand, which gave them the idea.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Jun 2022
$6.7m
SEED
Jan 2022
$0.5m
GRANT
This company has top investors
Carsten Schaltz
(CPO)Previously worked in Product at DueDil. Prior to that, worked as a Consultant at BCG. Also has an MBA from LBS
Taj Kamranpour
(COO)Serial entrepreneur and ex Fat Llama, Kinross, WINETA. Also has an MBA from LBS
John Witt
(CEO)Previously Consultant for the World Economic Forum and Founder of Finclusive, a start-up connecting a network of financial-service professionals seeking opportunities for pro-bono work with individuals & families seeking no-cost personal finance tools & education. Also has an MBA from LBS
Joined Stotles in 2022 as a Growth Associate, and has since been promoted to Growth Marketing Manager in early 2024.
Joined Stotles as a Customer Success Manager in November 2022, and was promoted to Senior Customer Success Manager in January 2024.
John Witt (CEO)
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Nice people (3)
Challenging work (2)
Autonomy (2)
Meaningful work (2)
Flexible working (2)
Team energy (2)
Focus on employee wellbeing (2)
Opportunities to learn (1)
Career progression (1)
Intelligent people (1)
As the first People hire for the company, I've found it incredibly fulfilling working directly with the leadership team to map out the people experience at Stotles. It's an incredibly collaborative and trusting environment to do great work: I get great constructive feedback delivered in a kind way, and I trust that my opinions are valued.
People, HR, Recruitment
Autonomy
Nov 2022
It's wonderful to see how the team has collectively adopted the mission and values of Stotles. It really does feel like we're on the same page, moving towards a really big and audacious goal. Every member of the team is involved with product testing, commercial syncs, and is largely in touch with the pulse of the business. Every hire feels crucial. Every piece of work has a clear impact.
People, HR, Recruitment
Meaningful work
Nov 2022
My first impression of Stotlers is that they put the pedal to the metal: they are driven, ambitious, and work really well together towards the shared goal. There's still a great work life balance here, but it matches up with how focused everyone is to make this company succeed. It's pretty inspiring!
People, HR, Recruitment
Hard working team
Nov 2022
We're an early stage startup with great growth potential, so everyone that's on the current team (and anyone we hire in the near-term) really does have an opportunity to carve out their desired career path with high autonomy.
Marketing
Career progression
Mar 2022
Everyone on the team works hard. We're rewarded by this with a larger amount of autonomy. There's also a great culture of information sharing & experimentation, so there are very little limits when it comes to choosing how/where/what to work on (as long as it supports our end goals)
Marketing
Autonomy
Mar 2022
I've worked in several startups before and Stotles is the nicest bunch thus far! Given our size, and how closely we work together cross-functionally, it's pretty important we all get along. Cultural fit is something I hope we continue to prioritise as we grow
Marketing
Nice people
Mar 2022
Since joining Stotles I have been involved in many parts of the business and each time I have been supported to ensure that I get the most out of the experience. If ever there is a project I want to be involved in or a part of the business I wish to know more about, I am encouraged to get involved and learn !
Operations & Strategy
Opportunities to learn
Mar 2022
At stotles everyone has a chance to say their opinions, ask questions and provide suggestions on how to approach a problem. Collaboration has always felt like a main theme here and since joining I have had many opportunities to provide my opinion on how I think something should be done.
Operations & Strategy
My opinions are valued
Mar 2022
The team at Stotles is awesome ! Everyone has a keen drive to work towards a common goal and no one takes themselves too seriously. Any opportunity to take an hour or two to white board new ideas is met with a full team effort.
Operations & Strategy
Team energy
Mar 2022
The projects I've worked on at Stotles have been incredibly challenging but fun! Get code from development to production in a matter of minutes. Always something new to learn.
Software Engineering
Challenging work
Mar 2022
Everyone at Stotles is incredibly friendly and are always striving for the best. Good mentoring support for those who want it. Smart, hard-working, talented people.
Software Engineering
Nice people
Mar 2022
Stotles are very flexible in how you manage your working hours. Work from home when you need. The idea is to get the job done rather than sit at a desk for a set period of time.
Software Engineering
Flexible working
Mar 2022
Everyone is super friendly and helpful. and the bi-weekly team chills are always a great laugh.
Software Engineering
Nice people
Apr 2021
There are no secrets, and there is a clear direction and vision shared by the product and engineering teams of where the product is heading next.
Software Engineering
Open and honest communication
Apr 2021
John, Taj, Piotr and Carsten are great leaders and they really make you feel like a big part of the team and are very approachable. They have a great understanding of our customers needs and this is reflected in the quality of the product.
Software Engineering
Strong leadership
Apr 2021
Everyone manages to have fun doing what they do, and both individual and team successes are celebrated
Software Engineering
Team energy
Nov 2020
The public sector is so ripe for change and technological innovation - bringing next generation tools to a sector much in need of them is extremely rewarding
Software Engineering
Innovative product
Nov 2020
By helping the public sector, you could be helping the enitre country, and all of its taxpayers! The potential for impact is tremendous
Software Engineering
Meaningful work
Nov 2020
At Stotles the focus is a lot more on what we can accomplish as a team together rather than the exact hours you're online. It's nice to have the option to go for a run in the middle of the day or go grocery shopping. As long as you manage your time and get to the goal.
Software Engineering
Flexible working
Nov 2020
It's nice to know that the company really cares about their employees' wellbeing. An example of this is the generous monthly budget to spend on health or mental health - whatever helps your work-life-balance. And I think it's become especially clear in the light of the pandemic that Stotles tries to make sure everyone is well and has what they need to comfortably work from home.
Software Engineering
Focus on employee wellbeing
Nov 2020
The learning curve at Stotles is steep but in a great way. I've learned so much since I started working here and I'm grateful for the opportunity to grow so much as a developer. There's always lots to do and the team is very supportive.
Software Engineering
Challenging work
Nov 2020
As a team, everyone brings something new & interesting to the table with a truly collaborative, inquisitive & honest approach to getting the job done. Within a short timeframe, I've been challenged to learn & grow at a rapid pace but in a very supportive environment.
Operations & Strategy
Intelligent people
Nov 2020
Stotles is growing fast which means two days are never the same - in the best way! We aim to learn as much as we can as quickly as we can which makes the company a very exciting place to work.
Operations & Strategy
Growing fast
Nov 2020
The founders are really invested in building a company that employees love - and I'm here for it! We have a monthly wellbeing allowance to be spent on "anything that makes you whole" (love that!) & regular catch-ups / hangouts to keep the team spirit alive from our respective remote working situations. Flexibility on working hours & a focus on output (rather than time at desk) has been great for work/life balance & leaving me feeling more invested in the business.
Operations & Strategy
Focus on employee wellbeing
Nov 2020
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