Polly has earned a prestigious spot on Forbes' 2025 list of America's Best Startup Employers—a true testament to our dedication to fostering collaboration, ambition, and career growth. This recognition demonstrates that Polly's culture goes beyond buzzwords; it's ingrained in everything that we do. As noted by Forbes, the evaluation is based on three key criteria: Employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and company growth.
Olivia Bumb, Vice President of People at Polly, shared: "We have worked hard to foster an environment where talented and driven individuals flourish. We prioritize a culture of accountability and teamwork, where every individual is committed to our mission, aligned to our vision, and ready to push the boundaries of what is possible in mortgage technology."
Polly's hiring process is thorough and rigorous to ensure that new hires fit seamlessly within the company's core value set, which includes putting the customer partner first, taking full accountability, and building strategically for the future so Polly can continue to reshape and redefine the mortgage capital markets vertical. As Olivia explains, "We look for individuals who genuinely demonstrate our values and ambitions. Forward-thinking people who are driven by the desire to innovate, and those that thrive in a dynamic, collaborative setting."
That's because at Polly, teamwork is key.
A cornerstone of our culture is working toward a common goal to lead industry transformation, and everyone plays a part. From our newest team members to our seasoned pros and CEO, the Polly team lives by a "no-ego" approach that is defined by collaboration, ambition, and collective success.
"I have mentioned before that leading industry transformation is no easy feat, and achieving our mission takes all of us," explained Adam Carmel, Founder and CEO. "We have a clear destination: To democratize pricing across the entire mortgage capital markets vertical, drive more value and ROI for our lender customers, and deliver a revolutionary loan officer and broker experience. Every person plays a vital role in navigating that course. It's not easy, but being recognized by Forbes tells us we are headed in the right direction."
An introspective mindset ensures that we are always striving to improve, fine-tune our processes, enhance our team dynamics, and refine our talent strategies. We remain committed to nurturing talent, and professional growth is supported both internally and externally. We actively encourage our team members to pursue external certifications, personal passions, and projects that offer meaningful, hands-on experience. We aim to nurture growth beyond an employee's immediate role because when our team members succeed both professionally and personally, Polly wins.
Polly's distinctive culture means every hire significantly shapes our identity. Olivia emphasizes, "In our tight-knit team of approximately 130 (and counting) people, each individual genuinely influences Polly's trajectory. Great ideas truly matter here." This culture of openness and inclusivity ensures that everyone at Polly, no matter their role, has a voice.
Achieving the Forbes recognition confirms a genuine external appreciation of Polly's mission and how our team embodies these values every day. We are proud of our people, our unique culture, and the shared vision that drives our success.
If this sounds like your kind of team—driven, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on meaningful impact—we would love to meet you. We invite you to explore Polly's open roles, connect with our hiring team, and help shape the future of the U.S. housing economy.
