6 Featured NYC Companies of the Month — and They’re Hiring

Built In NYC curates a list of companies we think you should know every month.

Written by Brendan Meyer
Published on Sep. 08, 2021
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The Great Resignation of 2021 is upon us, which means tech workers are seeking greener pastures as they leave their old jobs behind for new and exciting opportunities.

Are you thinking about joining the exodus? Well, it’s hard to find a better place to do so than the thriving NYC tech scene. 

That’s why Built In is here to help you track the latest and greatest developments. This month, we’re highlighting a startup focused on providing healthcare for people with chronic health issues, a company that specializes in AI smart buildings, a fintech company that specializes in alternative investments and more.

And the best part? They’re all hiring, and looking for someone like you. 

 

 

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What they do: Marketers use Conductor’s software and services to create and optimize valuable content so that it gets found, answers questions and solves problems for real people.

Gold standard: This summer, Conductor was named as one of three gold medalists to SoftwareReviews’ 2021 Search Engine Optimization Data Quadrant Awards. 

Remote-friendly: Last year, Conductors worked from 119 different cities. Along with being remote-friendly, the company provides work-from-home stipends, team-building events and regular volunteer opportunities.

 

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What they do: Prescriptive Data is an AI smart buildings company whose operating system, Nanum OS, reduces energy use, utility costs and carbon emissions.

They’re hiring: Prescriptive Data is hiring for multiple positions in engineering, product and finance. Notable opportunities include a cloud engineer, a product manager and a back-end software engineer.

Location and perks: Want to work from the office? Prescriptive Data’s HQ is a stone’s throw from Times Square. The company also offers a remote-work program.

 

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What they do: Thirty Madison is on a mission to offer people with chronic health issues access to affordable treatment.

Unicorn status: Thirty Madison jumped to unicorn status earlier this summer, reaching a $1-billion valuation after a $140-million Series C funding.

Umbrella companies: There are four companies underneath the Thirty Madison umbrella. They include Keeps, which is centered on hair loss; Cove, which works to treat migraines; Evens, which is focused on GI issues; and Picnic, which targets allergies.

 

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What they do: EquityZen is a fintech company that connects shareholders of private companies with investors seeking alternative investments.

Their values: EquityZen’s company values include “be human,” “be ready to teach and learn,” “be an inspiring team player,” “be resilient but humble,” “be ethical,” and “own it.”

Tech stack: EquityZen uses Golang, JavaScript and Python for languages, and Django and TensorFlow for frameworks.

 

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What they do: MaestroQA builds software that helps customer service managers coach their team.

Tech stack: MaestroQA uses JavaScript, Python and SQL for languages, PostgreSQL and MongoDB for databases, Node.js for frameworks and React for libraries. 

They’re hiring: MaestroQA is currently hiring for positions in product, engineering, marketing, operations and sales. Some notable jobs include VP of product, enterprise customer success manager and QA engineer.

 

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What they do: Helix Sleep aims to change the way people sleep by bringing customization to the category through individually personalized mattresses.

Their values: Helix has a number of unique company values. They include “be excellent to each other,” “positivity is a choice,” “perfection doesn’t scale,” “own it,” and “bring your whole self.”

Helix swag: Along with a wellness subsidy and home office setup stipend, Helix provides all of their employees with a free Helix mattress.

 

Responses edited for length and clarity. Photography provided by companies listed, unless otherwise noted.