Cie

HQ
Irvine
65 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1999

Cie Leadership & Management

Cie Employee Reviews

The problems we solve are at a level of complexity that I've never experienced. Working with such talented executives, project managers, developers and designers has taken my skills to the next level.
Pranav
Pranav , Director of Engineering
Pranav , Director of Engineering

What People Are Saying About Cie

  • Strategic Vision & Planning: Leadership consistently frames Cie as a hands‑on venture studio with a “Zero to One” approach, embedding teams to reach exit velocity. Public messaging across the site and interviews repeats this thesis and ties it to co‑building with founders and corporate partners.
  • Strong Execution: Portfolio outcomes such as Titan’s sale and Nativo’s approximately $120M acquisition are presented as validation of the venture‑studio strategy. Case studies show the model moving ideas to operating businesses and eventual exits.
  • Empowering Team Culture: Employees share in equity from studio companies and materials emphasize “no inner circle” with a seat at the table. These mechanisms are described as encouraging ownership and cross‑functional collaboration.

Cie's Benefits

Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace

Defined values and mission statements

Documented operating principles

Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Leadership encourages open, transparent debate

Leadership is transparent and communicative

Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture

Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes

Prioritizes real-world impact of work in decision-making processes

Promotes a people-first, social culture

Promotes a strong in-person office culture

Uses an OKR operational model to clearly define goals and priorities

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility