It's really the people that make JUST 1000 the kind of company it is. We hire people who are smart and determined, and we favor ability over experience. Although people share common goals and visions for the company, we hail from all walks of life and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global audience that we serve. And when not at work, people pursue interests ranging from cycling to beekeeping, from frisbee to foxtrot.We strive to maintain the open culture often associated with startups, in which everyone is a hands-on contributor and feels comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. In our weekly all-hands ("TGIF") meetings—not to mention over email or in the cafe—people ask questions directly to Louis, Simon and other execs about any number of company issues. Our offices and cafes are designed to encourage interactions between people within and across teams, and to spark conversation about work as well as play.