Company
Date Published
Author
Gunjan Aggarwal
Word count
416
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Kong has expanded its headquarters to 44 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, providing more space and amenities like a 24-hour gym and outdoor social areas for its employees. The new office supports both remote and hybrid work environments while emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration for team building and client engagement, backed by a study indicating a 27% increase in business sales through teamwork initiatives. Partnering with Gable, Kong offers employees access to a variety of global coworking spaces, signifying its growth strategy, which includes a recent $175 million Series E funding round that brought its valuation to $2 billion. With over 700 employees across 25 locations, Kong continues to focus on innovation, particularly with updates to its Kong Konnect platform, Kong AI Gateway, and the launch of a new Kong Event Gateway. Its commitment to employee satisfaction has earned it a Great Place to Work® certification, highlighting a culture of inclusivity and support, while also inviting prospective employees to explore career opportunities within the company.