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Upwards
Tech-driven childcare solutions
- 101-200 employees
- B2C
- B2B
- Marketplace
- Education
- Childcare
- eCommerce
- Marina del Rey, CA
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Company mission
To make care accessible to all familes and empower the caregivers who provide it.
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Research indicates that families in the United States with children allocate a minimum of 10% of their household income towards childcare expenses. Additionally, 58% of working parents depend on childcare facilities to provide care for their children.
Upwards, formerly known as WeeCare, is a childcare provider that aims to make affordable, high-quality daycares accessible to families. Its founders established the company out of frustration and determination to address the challenges within the industry. With the aim of providing safe, nurturing, and affordable childcare options for families across America, Upwards offers a range of services to make this a possibility.
Since its establishment in 2017, the company has grown steadily and now serves more than 2 million families across the United States, supporting tens of thousands of care providers across all 50 states. With an increasing number of employers showing interest in incorporating childcare benefits, Upwards is committed to expanding its benefits program to meet these continuous demands.
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Benefits
- Equity: We want our employees to be stakeholders
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability
- Parent Leave: Upwards provides a generous 8-week parental leave!
- Monthly Fringe Benefits: Pick something fun for yourself!
- 401K with a 3% Match: You invest in us, we are going to invest in your future
- Flexible Paid Time Off: We encourage you to take time for yourself
- Paid access to co-working spaces: Come join us at WeWork!
- Stipend to outfit your home office: We are 100% remote, so find that comfy chair!
- Yearly professional development stipend: We support career development for all employees
Company values
- Safety
- Education
- Trust
- Community
Leadership
Jessica (Shu) Chang
(CEO)Previously worked in multiple Finance and Marketplace Operation roles. Alongside Upwards, they own and operate a number of preschools in the Los Angeles area.
Jesse Forrest
(CTO)Previously co-founded Find Sports Now and Joimo. Also an experienced Software Engineer having worked at Northrop Grumman and Tradesy.
Matthew Reilly
(CPO)Experienced in running Marketing at multiple startups, including Honey, RadPad, and eBoost Consulting as well as co-founding SurfParkCentral and AlphaDraft (acquired by Fanduel).
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