Our core values

Since day one, we have been driven by key values that feed our mission and life as a team. These qualities don’t just add to each other: they combine with each other to create the framework we operate in, and the mindset that fuels us. Read more about our 6 values here.

Perseverance

“Courage is the mother of all virtues because without it, you cannot consistently perform the others.”

Aristotle

We value courage because it creates a growth mindset that helps our team learn individually and collectively. We try to create an environment that fosters bold moves and sometimes requires to take hard paths. We are not afraid to test new things, go into new directions, without a clear playbook or a guarantee for success. We are not afraid to experiment, undertake very ambitious technical or design challenges, and sometimes fail. We are growing fast, with more than we can chew sometimes, and no rules for success than hard work, reliance, and grit.

Ambition

“Big results require big ambitions.”

Heraclite

At Glose, we undertake hard things and build stuff that matters. We work hard to create smart tools that will help educate the next generation of humans. Spread knowledge, spark conversations, and generate ideas. It’s big, it’s bold, and we like it that way. Our ambition is not fueled by ego, but by urgency, and a clear conscience of the fact that most problems of tomorrow will be solved by education today. And reading is a big part of that. So we look for ambitious people who believe they can actually have an impact on the world by joining us.

Humility

“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.”

Saint Augustine

We stay humble not in spite of our ambition but because of it. We know we are far from our goal, and we know we won’t get there alone, but by gathering great talent and generating love from our users. Also, Glose is about building tools that spread the works of great minds (writers, thinkers, doers), so we are at the service of hundreds of years of human genius –next to whom we often feel quite small! Generally speaking, we believe humility is natural in the face of any ambitious endeavour and should be core to any team work. We leave our ego at the door in the morning, and bring coffee instead.

Candor

“Honesty is the best policy.”

Benjamin Franklin

Being honest, whether it’s in giving or accepting feedback, is one of the hardest things in life. It is also the discipline of great teams. We create a safe environment where we share feedback freely, whether it’s praise or constructive criticism. Candor is the rule that keeps us focused and committed to improving every day, as individuals and as a team.

Generosity/Care

“Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.”

Kahlil Gibran, Sand and Foam

We care deeply about what we do. We want people with a high level of generosity of spirit and attention whether it’s in building a product, working as a team, or serving users. It’s about going the extra-mile and doing more than what’s expected of us. At Glose, this is not the hardest quality to develop. We work with teachers, students, school staff, authors : people who dedicate their lives to teaching, sharing, and spreading the written word. It’s easy to be inspired working for them. At some level, work has to be about love. Love for the craft, love for the team, and love for the people we serve.

Excellence

“Excellence is not an exception; it is a prevailing attitude.”

Colin Powell

Life is short, so let's build meaningful things that last. And the only way to last is to excel. Implement the best technologies the best way. Bring or create the best content. Create the best experience. And push the limits when needed. Committing to excellence on a daily basis is hard for any individual. But it becomes a habit when working in a team that commits to a big mission, and to excel for each other. That's what we try to achieve at Glose : excellence as an expectation, a habit, and an attitude.