When we founded Trulia, Sami and I spent a lot of time thinking about the sort of place we’d like to work – the culture we wanted to create and values we’d like to foster. We really focused in on making sure we got it right from the start, partly out of self-interest. We wanted to love our company and the culture behind it, but we were also motivated by modern business books, which really stressed how important culture is in determining an organization’s long term success.
After many caffeine-fueled brainstorms, we decided to set a framework in place and then let the culture evolve around it – and that’s how we came up with BOFFI.
- Best idea wins. When it comes to new products and problem solving, ideas come from everyone at the company. Everyone should be willing (and is encouraged) to stand up and debate, and the best idea wins – whether it came from the newest Trulian or a Board member.
- Output matters. We know that everyone at Trulia works hard and puts in long hours. Face time doesn’t matter to us, period. We won’t constrain how you do it or the exact hours that you sit at your desk, it’s what you do that matters.
- Fun everyday. Our office is
youngpassionate, vibrant, and who doesn’t want to have a good time? Let’s be serious when we need to be, but let’s have fun! And let’s celebrate successes, big and small. I’m thinking of my birthday here… - Feedback is honest and continuous. It’s an open office and open environment here at Trulia; we have a culture where people share their honest feedback. 360 degrees, always. It’s the only way to learn and grow.
- Integrity above all else. Lastly and most importantly we expect everyone within the organization to have the highest integrity and respect for each other, our clients, customers and partners.
Interested in seeing BOFFI in action? Check out our jobs.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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September 15th, 2006 at 10:50 am
this is SO respectable and in my experience has been the most critical and often overlooked successor for a company. bravo, trulia.
November 14th, 2007 at 8:02 pm
one hot resume, coming your way, literally!
November 19th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
WOW!!! Nothing but clapping & amazement to send to you guys!! I am number 3 out of over 200 Real estate agents in our C21 office and I regularly use your site as reference!! I need a job with you guys but I am moving to Houston, Texas. I am fun, am horrible at Guitar Hero, really think I would have a place working with you guys. YOU care, I care, let’s work something out!!
Cindy Whiteside
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January 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 am
It is apparent that culture is important ingredient in successful companies, however BOFFI really captures the essence of the ideal corporate culture where output matters, not hours and politics, and where ideas are fostered from the ground up. Trulia did a great job of articulating those principals which becomes increasingly important as your startup grows in head count, as well as revenue.
March 12th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
your quote: Fun everyday. Our office is young, vibrant, and who doesn’t want to have a good time? Let’s be serious when we need to be, but let’s have fun! And let’s celebrate successes, big and small. I’m thinking of my birthday here…
I’d be worried about being sued by some ‘old’ job seeker. They’ll win in court, you cannot discriminate by age. Best fix your description now while you still can.
March 13th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Hi Mike,
You make a good point - thank you. The description of the company at the time of this blog entry was never intended as a profile for future hires - far from it actually. We continue to hire individuals who are phenomenal and passionate about their particular profession, who share a common passion for Trulia’s goals in this great industry, and who believe whole heartedly in the ideals outlined by our founders’ poignant BOFFI ideology. “Young” is of course a state of mind, but perhaps “passionate” best describes one of the many traits that help make Trulia such a wonderful company to work for.
As you’ll see above, I’ve made the change. Thank you again.
Daniel.
September 11th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I can relate to the use of the strikeout on the word “young”. We’ve experienced a backlash from people for using the word “young” to describe collegiate startup types without families and mortgages, but it’s not PC to say “young”. The word “passionate” comes up a lot — Eager to go the extra mile — Almost naively enthusiastic about the job — More than happy to come in at 11AM and stay til 9PM or later — GTD — Period.
October 11th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
I’m glad you struck the word “young” BEFORE I got here!