Alina Vandenberg personally helps unhappy Chili Piper employees find outside jobs
Alina Vandenberg · This CEO Does $50m/yr and is moving to a Flat Org Structure, ChiliPiper CEO · Feb 18, 2025 · at 11:41
Alina Vandenberg, co-founder of Chili Piper, discusses her unconventional approach to employee growth and company culture.
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“If I can't find a job in our company that makes them happy, if I don't find the path for them to grow them in my company, I'm going to find them a job outside. And I really go outside of my way to find them a perfect fit.”
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