Account Executive, Verkada
U.K.
Equity and uncapped commission on top
5 days a week in office (Old Street, London)
Video security management systems
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Video security management systems
1001+ employees
Open for applications
Equity and uncapped commission on top
5 days a week in office (Old Street, London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To protect people and property in a privacy-sensitive way.
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Company mission
To protect people and property in a privacy-sensitive way.
Our take
Before Verkada stepped onto the scene, the evolution of video security was happening primarily in the consumer space. Home-security technology like video doorbells was becoming mainstream, but, ironically, enterprise security was lagging behind. Many large-scale companies were using outdated tech, creating problems for their security operations.
Verkada recognised that commercial security was outdated and backward, and began a mission to get commercial security up to date. The company provides clients with computer-vision cameras, using machine learning to identify security issues. Enterprise security is by no means a new market, but Verkada's success has come from its ability to recognise what large companies need and to provide up-to-date solutions. Its products have seen considerable uptake and major funding saw Verkada secure a multi-billion post-money valuation.
Verkada has experienced controversy in the past due to a security breach of some of its surveillance equipment. They have been honest and transparent about this, showing their continued commitment to security and safety. They have shown strong promise despite their setbacks, evident in their ability to close a further Series D funding round and their continued drive towards their goal "to be the essential physical security software layer for every building".
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Benefits
- Flexible PTO - Take the time you need to recharge now to do great work, long-term.
- Commuter Benefits - Includes monthly transit passes, parking costs and work travel expenses.
- £10 per day food allowance when you're working in the office. Breakfast and lunch are catered twice per week.
- Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents. Employee premiums are covered at 100%.
- Wellness Benefits - Receive fitness pass reimbursements and extended mental health coverage.
- Fun Celebrations - Happy hours, quarterly outings, and cross-functional team lunches.
- Fertility benefits - Verkada’s fertility stipend offers $10,000, grossed–up, towards fertility related treatments such as egg–freezing and IVF.
- $1,500/year professional development stipend.
- Pension plan.
Company values
- Pave The Way - We’re reimagining the enterprise security industry by building technology that extends beyond improving physical safety--we enable teams to optimize their operations and create productive work spaces.
- Solve Big Challenges - Big problems represent even bigger opportunities. Not only does our software unlock the capabilities of computer vision and machine learning, we’re able to leverage that power to improve safety at scale.
- Take Strategic Risks - We believe in thinking outside of the box, taking risks and turning obstacles into success. This attitude is baked into the organization, which encourages the team to be innovative, happy and successful.
- Think For Yourself - We believe we can do things better by questioning assumptions and beliefs. Rather than letting best practices define what we do, we work hard to create new systems and knowledge from scratch.
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Oct 2023
$100m
SERIES D
Sep 2022
$205m
SERIES D
Total funding: $443.9m
This company has top investors
Founders
Filip Kaliszan
(CEO & Co-founder)A Computer Science graduate from Stanford, Filip also Founded CourseRank in 2007. Since then, he has also been Director of Product Management at Chegg and VP Product Management at Guidebook
James Ren
(Software Architect & Co-founder)After graduating from Stanford University, James also achieved a Doctorate in Law from Harvard Law School. Since then, James has had a successful career in Software Engineering, working at CourseRank, Google and Chegg
Benjamin Bercovitz
(Co-founder)Co-founded CourseRanc with Filip in 2009 and also co-founded SeaUrchin.IO in 2016
Hans Robertson
(Executive Chairman & Co-founder)He was previoudly Co-founder, VP of Product, and COO at Cisco Meraki. He moved on to co-found Verkada and is also involved in various investments.
Diversity & Inclusion at Verkada
Dervilla Lannon (VP of People)
- At Verkada, we strongly believe that when people feel they belong, they’re more innovative, successful and happy. Feeling a sense of belonging enhances your experience, helps to create stronger relationships with customers and ultimately empowers you to build better teams, products and futures. To that end, we’re committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women, Pride, Multicultural and Parents at Verkada.
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I can't say enough about the incredible career growth I've experienced at Verkada. Being promoted three times in three years is a true testament to how much the company invests in its people. The mentorship, continuous learning opportunities, and supportive culture have been game-changers for my development. If you're looking for a place where hard work is recognised and rewarded, Verkada is it.
Sales & Account Management
Career progression
Jul 2024
Verkada’s perks make coming to work an absolute pleasure. The commute and lunch benefits, along with regular team activities, create a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere. Our office is always stocked with snacks and breakfast, ensuring we’re fuelled for success. Plus, the vibrant communities within Verkada and the exciting spiffs keep everyone motivated and connected. It’s these thoughtful perks that make Verkada a fantastic place to grow your career.
Sales & Account Management
Perks
Jul 2024
Verkada's leadership in EMEA is nothing short of outstanding. Ardon Anderson's strategic vision, Sarah Reilert's innovative and inclusive approach, Ben Watkins' dedication to strong channel partnerships, and Lewis Pinner's enterprise insights have driven our region to new heights. Working with such an inspiring team has been incredibly motivating and rewarding. Their combined efforts make Verkada an amazing place to grow and succeed.
Sales & Account Management
Strong leadership
Jul 2024
Having worked for startups for the last 10+ years Verkada is perhaps the best example of digital disruption of a legacy industry I've seen. So if you are inspired by building something, figuring stuff out and making an impact Verkada is the place for you.
Sales & Account Management
Challenging work
Jul 2024
We're building the business from the ground up in EMEA. Whilst we have some reference points from the US organisation there is still lots to improve and figure out as we scale. So if you are inspired by figuring stuff out, and building a great business on a daily basis then this could be the place for you.
Sales & Account Management
Opportunities to learn
Jul 2024
Verkada's gone from zero people in 2016 to circa 2000 people in 2024. Today the vast majority of those are in the US where the business has already scaled significantly. In EMEA we are still early days and the growth potential of the business is huge - and so are the opportunities for progression as we try to disrupt this $100B market.
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Career progression
Jul 2024
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