Upside

HQ
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Total Offices: 4
275 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2016
We exist to advance the economic power of people living and working in the real world.

Upside is a technology company that increases the financial power of people and businesses in the real world. Our technology has helped millions of people get more purchasing power on the things they need, and tens of thousands of brick-and-mortar businesses earn measurable profit. Billions of dollars in commerce run through the Upside platform every year, and that value goes directly back to our retailers, the consumers they serve, and towards important sustainability initiatives.

Upside Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

Typical time on-site: 3 days a week
HQWashington, District of Columbia, USA
Austin, Texas, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
New York, New York, USA
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What the Team is Saying

Building something completely new is challenging, satisfying work, and I am proud of what we’re building here at Upside. Our product is making a real, measurable impact on people and businesses, and the team behind the scenes is beyond compare. If you want to work at a company that’s doing well while doing good, Upside should be high on your list.
Alexcia
Alexcia , Director of Product Marketing
Alexcia , Director of Product Marketing
What I like the most about working for Upside is the amazing people I get to team up with. Everyone here is willing to jump in, help and put in the work to make sure we deliver a great product to our Merchants and our Consumers. I have been given tons of possibilities to develop professionally, and my managers truly believe in me and support me.
Nika
Nika, Manager of Revenue Operations
Nika, Manager of Revenue Operations
Working at Upside has been rewarding. Everyone at this company brings value and is making an impact in the real world. Through all the challenges, it’s a privilege to be part of a team where everyone is willing to help one another work towards success. I feel appreciated here at Upside and I know that I have the support I need to grow in my career.
Joseph
Joseph, Brand Designer
Joseph, Brand Designer
The team at Upside empowers me to push my boundaries confidently. In my time here, my skill set has leveled up tremendously—and that is due to the team I work with and the investments Upside makes in my growth. I’m grateful to be part of such a smart team that is laser-focused on making an outsized positive impact on our partners and consumers!
Shane
Shane, Senior Account Executive
Shane, Senior Account Executive

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Technology We Use

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Iterable
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Looker
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Highspot
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Matik
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Gong
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Hubspot
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Google Hangouts
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