ABOUT SYMETA
ABOUT SYMETA
We're Symeta
We’re a team of fully remote workers dedicated to creating products that bring data-driven rigor to the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
By quantifying the human element, we help you uncover hidden strengths, predict team dynamics, and build stronger, more resilient companies. We live and breath our products and genuinely love what we have created.
Our Vision
Our Purpose
Our Story
Symeta is pioneering a data-driven revolution in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, unleashing founding team potential. We believe that understanding the dynamics of founding teams is the key to unlocking startup success. That’s why we’re creating a platform that goes beyond traditional assessments to provide actionable insights into team performance.
Our journey began while consulting for a leading VC firm, where we witnessed firsthand the challenges investors face in evaluating founding teams. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we understood the need for a better approach and as we worked with more investors…we found so did they. With deep roots in organizational psychology and a passion for leveraging technology, we’ve developed a solution that quantifies the human element of startups.
The journey has been a long one, but worth it. We’ve learned so much along the way, and we’re constantly iterating and improving our products based on the latest scientific research and the evolving needs of our customers (you). The cool thing is that our company was built using the very tools we’ve designed! Here’s how it’s turned out:
Where We Are Today
2,000+
Yearly Users
13
Countries Used In
81
Scientific Publications
300+
Media Appearances
Our Journey
Our Name
Pronounced Sim • EH • tuh, Symeta is a combination of the words system and meta which encapsulate our approach to predicting and improving startup performance. Startups are made of many moving pieces working together as part of an interconnected network and process (system) and need to have an explicit awareness of itself (meta).
Our Logo
Our logo, “The Shadow” symbolizes the multifaceted and complex nature of entrepreneurship. For the nerds amongst us, the shadow is technically a 2D representation of a tesseract. The inspiration comes from Edwin A. Abbott’s novella, Flatland, and Carl Sagan’s description of the Cosmos.
Our Colors
Our Values
A unique and strong organizational culture is the backbone of any successful startup. We understand that fostering a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing environment is crucial for long-term growth. That’s why we’ve invested in building a culture that reflects our core values of curiosity, authenticity, scientific rigor, and a healthy workplace.
Epic Curiosity
We value long-term, sustainable change. Which means, we are always seeking new knowledge, perpetually innovating, manifesting atypical ideas, and questioning the “truth.” The world never stops changing, nor do we.
- We never stop learning
- We will persistently challenge the status quo
- We explore and predict the future
- We assume positive intent and ask questions
Unapologetic Authenticity
We value introspection —individually and collectively — that leads to deep understanding and a focus on being true to the self and true to the situation. By confronting reality and communicating candidly, we are able to design solutions that genuinely fit our customer’s needs.
- We create an environment where team members are expected to just be themselves.
- We communicate openly and candidly with each other and our stakeholders.
- We seek to understand and define ourselves as a collective unit
Scientific Artistry
We value the scientific method and the knowledge it helps us unearth. We let data light our path but recognizing there is still a lot we don’t know. We use what we know to artistically create evidence-based solutions while always leaving room for new discovery.
- We always rely on science, data, and logic
- We create extraordinary value by understanding our customer needs
- We integrate principles and practices from many disciplines
- We place value on aesthetics and creativity in everything we do
Workplace Well-Being
We value creating a workplace where individuals can thrive. We prioritize mental and physical well-being, fostering a culture of empathy, support, and work-life balance. By investing in our people, we empower them to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
- We encourage our team members to take care of their metal and physical health needs over our business needs
- We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, empowering our team to reach their full potential
- We foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork, ensuring we value and recognize every member
Our Team
Our team is amazing! Even though there’s only four core members shown here, we couldn’t do this without our advisory board, our coaching network that help facilitate our solutions, and those of you that champion our vision and purpose at the firms and companies you are part of.
