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Sean Corriel is a problem-solver, whether diving into design and engineering challenges himself or helping interior designers and builders tackle theirs. An architectural professional turned director of product management at , Sean and his team help solve for ways that Houzz Pro customers can integrate visual tools into their projects, so they can do better work – and help homeowners (virtually) see what’s possible. What does he love most about his role? “Reaching milestones and delivering features or improvements – and hearing about how the product positively impacts customers – is very motivating. We focus a lot on what we need to do to keep improving our software, and hearing positive feedback from the pros who use it is both encouraging and rewarding.” Read more about Sean in our latest blog post.

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Maria Santirso loves understanding what makes people tick. A former psychologist, she now uses her expertise to create innovative engagement programs that tap into what’s important to Houzzers and to Houzz As employee experience manager, Maria works behind the scenes to ensure Houzzers feel motivated to bring their best, connect with each other and contribute to our mission. What does she enjoy most about working here? “We have a community of people that cares about the business and each other. We have open communication channels, and everybody's always hands-on to help and collaborate. The quality of human beings in this company is just amazing.” Read more about Maria in our latest blog post.

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Our Houzz community is full of inspiring women – including within our Leadership Team! Recently, Co-founder and CEO Alon Cohen sat down with four of our top female leaders – Chief Financial Officer Henluen Wang, Vice President of Industry Marketing Liza Hausman, Vice President of People Ana Harris-Padley and Vice President of Branding & Communications Allison Gervis – in honor of International Women’s Day. These leaders shared their stories, experiences and insights on their career journeys and how they’ve built their futures at Houzz. Read more in our latest blog post.

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Like the three notes of a chord, music-lover Gabby Ramirez blends her trio of main interests into one harmonious role at Houzz. A product support specialist, she combines a childhood dream to teach, her university studies and a personal love of design to answer Houzz Pro users’ technical questions. (You could say her team’s help is music to their ears!) What does she enjoy most about her role? “I love being able to help by getting an inside look into what professionals are actually doing. It's nice to go through projects with them and understand what they are trying to accomplish or how they function and work. By helping them, I’m also helping support their business, which leads to a great experience for their clients.” Read more about Gabby in our latest blog post.

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Success on the golf course and in business is rooted in having a solid game plan – and not being afraid to try something new. Director of Growth Marketing Vedant Jaitha excels at both. Whether on the green or coming up with fresh ways to bring new users to Houzz, he uses his ability to combine data with strategy to test new tactics and make a great approach even better. What does he feel is the best part about working at Houzz? “I think job titles don't mean too much here. Ideas can come from anyone, even if it's not your direct ownership area. As long as it's a good idea and backed by research and data, people are willing to listen, scope it out and implement. This leads to more collaboration, because everyone has the same goal: to make sure we continue moving things forward to support the needs of our community.” Read more about Vedant in our latest blog post.

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Jonathan Clarke’s world has no limits. Whether founding new businesses or learning nearly a half-dozen languages, he’s always up for blazing new trails, personally and professionally. (He even takes this literally: Trekking the mountains of Nepal is on his 2024 to-do list.) And as director of engineering at , this father of twin 3-year-old girls leads engineering teams that push the limits of what’s possible for the pros who use Houzz. What’s the best part about working here? “I love managing a Nepal-based team. Houzz is a global company that allows our team to work remotely, which is very unique in Nepal. As long as our team members have an internet connection and a laptop, they can live near their families instead of relocating to another country to find an engineering role with a great tech company.” Read more about Jonathan in our latest blog post.

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Katia Aboulhosn knows how to connect with her audience, whether performing a hip-hop dance routine or advising industry professionals on the value of Houzz Pro. And as a former member of her high school dance team, this account executive understands how working together – with her Houzz colleagues and with home pros – creates a successful outcome for everyone. What can someone expect when joining the sales team at Houzz? “This role allows me to focus on making sure businesses are successful using our solutions and software to achieve their goals. I think of this as a long-term partnership that Houzz has with these home professionals.” Read more about Katia in our latest blog post.

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Whether thinking about his garden, his colleagues or Houzz’s community of home professionals, Yuchin Tai keeps growth top of mind. As senior software engineering manager, he leads a global team that uses technology to help our business – and the businesses of the home pros who use – flourish. What advice would he give to a new engineer at ? “You need to be willing to learn new things, think about how to improve and have a growth mindset. Try to move faster, iterate and don’t be afraid of failure. We learn from doing. At Houzz, we move very fast and take on new challenges, so you have many chances to seize the opportunity!” Read more about Yuchin in our latest blog post.

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Andrew Gac is up for any challenge. From playing competitive tennis to raising his hand for an overseas leadership position, he thrives on stretching his skills to achieve top results. As senior sales manager for the U.K. and Ireland at , Andrew and his team of account executives are focused on making sure the home professionals who use see big wins, too. “We’ve only scratched the surface in terms of how we’re able to make the lives of home professionals and homeowners simpler and better throughout the home renovation and design process.” Read more about Andrew in our latest blog post.

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Since she was a girl, Avery King has had a passion for painting and drawing. At Houzz, she paints pictures of a different kind using another one of her talents: her penchant for math and numbers. As an associate financial analyst, Avery helps the Product & Technology team identify and analyze trends to illustrate areas of strategic importance and help her stakeholders make critical, data-driven business decisions. How does she like our remote-first environment? “I’ve been really impressed with how Houzz adopted the remote environment and thrives in it. … My team is remote – I have coworkers all over the country – and we’ve built and maintain really strong relationships.” Read more about Avery in our latest blog post.

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What do detectives, preschoolers and data engineers have in common? They are all driven by curiosity, of course! Senior Data Engineer Cheryl Chiu knows this first-hand. As a go-to problem-solver on the Houzz Data & Business Operations team – and the mom of a 5-year-old boy who loves science and asking questions – Cheryl uses her inquisitive nature to help her stakeholders solve problems and develop new features for our homeowner and pro community. Her advice for new Houzzers follows suit: “Be passionate and curious! When I interview someone for our team, I look to see if they have curiosity about data. If you’re curious, you’ll have the motivation to dig into a problem and never feel tired.” Read more about Cheryl in our latest blog post.

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Leslie Poortman found her professional – and personal – callings early. Throughout the last two decades, she’s focused her time on helping others, whether volunteering in support of the LGBTQ+ community or providing solutions to customers through sales. At Houzz, she gets to do both. In addition to her role as an account executive helping remodeling and design professionals run a more efficient, profitable business, Leslie leads or co-leads three employee resource groups, including LGBTQ+. Why? “This is a way for me to put my passion into action in my workplace. It’s important to provide visibility and ongoing support to people who may not be otherwise recognized or supported, especially the transgender and drag community. Being active in your place of work is one way we can all help.” Read more about Leslie in our latest blog post.

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It’s hard for Bo Fu to recall a time when he wasn’t using Houzz. For over a decade, Houzz’s products have been providing inspiration for his family's myriad home design projects. And now, as senior director of Engineering leading the Advertising Solutions and Marketplace engineering teams, Bo has the unique opportunity to influence the very platform he loves so much. What excites him about the future of Houzz? “The home remodeling industry is massive, and we’re just in the early stages. This industry has many opportunities to embrace technology to be more efficient and successful. The possibilities are endless!” Read more about Bo in our latest blog post.

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Putting the needs of other people first is embedded in Fred Truong’s DNA. As senior category merchandising manager overseeing kitchens, bathrooms and home improvement, he does the same for the Houzz community. How? By creating an experience for our customers that’s unlike anything else, of course. “We want to simplify the shopping experience for our users – what someone is looking for and inspiration for what you can add to complete your vision, all in one place.” Read more about Fred in our latest blog post.

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Senior Product Manager Natalie Gdalyahu has been preparing to work at Houzz since she was 10 years old. She just didn’t know it. When asked why she wanted to join the team, her face lit up: “Technology and design have been my passions from the time I was young, so it was hard for me to choose what to do with my life. When I was a student, I heard about Houzz, and I was like, ‘That’s for ME! I need to work there!’ It’s the perfect combination of what I love.” Read more about Natalie – and how the work of her team makes a significant difference in the lives of the pros who use Houzz Pro – in our latest blog post.

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Sometimes you find a job, and sometimes a job finds you. Such was the case for Houzz Vice President of Data and Business Operations Henluen Wang. What excites her most about the future of the company? She didn’t hesitate: “Massive opportunity! We’re so uniquely positioned to disrupt, innovate and make a huge difference in the home remodeling and design industry. Our offerings truly help our community and make their lives easier.” Read more about Henluen in our latest blog post.

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Nir Golan is passionate about Houzz Pro. As director of engineering based in Tel Aviv, he has been working on our SaaS solution since he joined Houzz. He’s looking forward to the future of the product and its potential to impact the businesses – and lives – of the pros who use it: “We are constantly growing – new features, new customers. There are so many features we can add and improvements we can make. It's very exciting!” Read more about Nir in our latest blog post.

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Sales Development Representative Kameron Brown wasn’t looking for a career in sales. But then he found Houzz and knew it was a place where he could grow, learn and succeed. What advice would Kameron give someone thinking about trying something new? “Sales is a great industry for someone motivated by personal achievement and setting goals. You’re part of a team, but you can really succeed if you strive for the goals you’re setting,” he said. Read more about Kameron in our latest blog post.

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Head of Total Rewards and Operations Angel Alamo loves Lego. But he uses a different set of blocks to build compensation and benefits programs that support Houzzers and their families. How does his hobby reflect in his work at Houzz? “Knowledge and projects are the blocks I use to build something strong. Like I tell my kids, if it doesn’t work, take the blocks apart. Put them together in another way, and it works!” he explained. Read more about Angel in our latest blog post.

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Group Product Manager Kunal Thadani applies the art of asking questions with the science of using data to solve problems – and deliver features that both excite and help grow the Houzz community. What’s the best part about working at Houzz? “You can really make an impact, as if you were at a smaller startup, but you also have the resources of a larger company,” he said. Read more about Kunal in our latest blog post.

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We're proud to have these Houzzers on our team. Congrats on to all those celebrating another year !

Director of Community Emily Hurley and her team focus on creating an engaging, supportive space for the homeowners, design enthusiasts and home professionals who use Houzz. Emily shares what attracted her to our company 10 years ago – and keeps her here today: “We still feel like a startup, but our mission and culture haven’t changed, which I think is unique for a company of our size.” Read more about Emily in our latest blog post.

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A round of applause for our August houzziversaries! 👏🏼👏🏼 Thank you for all of your contributions.

Engineering Manager Jonathan Ong taps into his curious streak to get to the root of business needs that affect the Houzz Shop and facilitate solutions with his engineering partners. Jon shares his No. 1 interview tip for other engineers who are looking for a company where they can make an impact: “Show your ability to communicate what you’re thinking, ask for help and collaborate.” Read more about Jon in our latest blog post. https://blog.houzz.com/houzzer-profile-jonathan-ong-engineering/

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Last month we practiced self-care with plants! taught us how to plant and maintain a small succulent and propagate a vining plant. We are excited to see our new plants grow and flourish!

Happy Houzziversary to all those celebrating in July! Tag your team members with houzziversaries in the comments and let them know you appreciate all that they do!

Shoutout to all 105 Houzzers celebrating their this month! 💚

It’s and we’re proud to have a culture that welcomes Houzzers as their true selves.  In partnership with our LGBTQ+Life@Houzz group we’ve put together some activities to celebrate our LGTBQ+ community all month long.  Be sure to check ClubHouzz for the details and happy ! 🏳️‍🌈

Em Gunther, who uses the pronoun they, is a customer support advocate and co-lead of the LGBTQ+ Life@Houzz employee resource group. In a chance meeting with two Houzz employees, Em learned why Houzz was the place for them. “I had a feeling the company would welcome and accept you no matter what – whoever you are, however you are,” they said. Read more about Em in our latest blog post.

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In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month, Houzzers participated in a virtual authentic Thai cooking class, where taught us how to cook a traditional thai street food dish, Pad Thai. It was delicious!