Packback

Packback is an education technology company that provides an AI-powered discussion and writing platform for college and university students. Packback’s mission is to empower every student to be fearlessly curious, develop strong writing skills, and find their unique voice. Their platform, Packback Questions, uses inquiry-based discussion to encourage genuine, self-motivated student curiosity. The platform also features an AI writing feedback platform, Deep Dives, which helps students improve their writing skills and confidence on written assignments.

Packback has been recognized by TIME, Fast Company, and other organizations for its innovative approach to education. They have a strong commitment to their mission and values, and are constantly working to improve their platform and provide the best possible experience for students and educators. They are also focused on fostering a positive and inclusive culture within their own company.

Packback offers a remote work policy and flexible 'Unlimited' Vacation Policy, with a minimum of 10 vacation days recommended. This provides employees with a high level of flexibility in terms of where and when they work. Additionally, generous leave policies for welcoming new children or family care are also available.

Packback offers a range of employee benefits focused on well-being, growth, and flexibility. They provide generous leave policies for welcoming new children or family care, multiple health and welfare benefit options (medical, dental, vision), a 401k plan with employer matching, a remote work policy, a flexible ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Policy with a minimum of 10 vacation days recommended, an Employer Assistance Program (EAP), subsidized Calm and DoorDash subscriptions, and free discount programs.

Packback's mission is to empower every student to be fearlessly curious and find their unique voice. The company believes that fostering curiosity and independent learning is essential for student success, and uses technology as a means to an end to shorten feedback loops for both students and instructors, improve writing and critical thinking skills, and cultivate student-centered, trust-based educational learning environments.

Packback cultivates a culture of open communication, curiosity, and leadership, prioritizing kindness over niceness. The company values are fearlessly curious, radically kind, committed to doing what they say they will, constantly moving forward, earning leadership through ownership, employing an investor's mindset, and prioritizing growth and progress over perfection. Packback encourages employees to take ownership of their work and forge their own paths within the company, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.

Packback is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of its employees. The company values kindness and open communication, fostering an environment where every individual feels safe, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. Packback believes that diversity strengthens its team, enhances its product, and ultimately helps it achieve its mission of fostering curiosity in higher education.