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Jerry

Jerry

201-500 employees

Digital platform for car insurance and services

Automotive & Transportation
Consumer Software
Fintech

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Generalist Recruiting
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Data Science
Marketing
Product Design
Requirements
  • 10+ years of recruiting experience, ideally within a demanding startup environment and across a variety of functions
  • Prior experience in a player-coach role, having managed your own requisitions while leading and driving other projects forward through the mentorship or management of other team members
  • Track record of being successful in an environment that emphasizes interviewing rigor or depth of candidate assessments
  • Bachelors or Graduate degree in an intellectually rigorous discipline
Responsibilities
  • Own full cycle recruiting for senior-level searches (including executive leadership hiring) across a variety of business areas including product management, software engineering, data science, product design/research, marketing, communications, creative production, legal, editorial content, human resources, finance and operations
  • Work closely with our hiring leaders in the U.S, and Canada to develop effective recruiting strategies to meet our teams' ongoing growth needs
  • Mentor and support junior team members on the recruiting team
  • Continuously review, reflect and iterate on our recruiting and interviewing practices to ensure we are utilizing our team's time efficiently without sacrificing quality

Jerry is a digital platform designed to enhance the car ownership experience by helping users manage their car-related expenses. The main product is the AllCar™ App, which allows car owners to compare insurance policies, refinance car loans, and monitor repair costs. Users can also receive rewards for good driving habits. The app simplifies the management of car expenses by providing features such as shopping for insurance, getting reminders for car service, and offering cost estimates for repairs and replacements. Jerry differentiates itself from competitors by handling the paperwork involved in switching insurance providers, making the process seamless for users. The goal of Jerry is to provide a comprehensive and user-friendly tool that helps car owners save money and efficiently manage their car-related financial responsibilities.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$252.7M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Jerry's significant funding of $242 million, including a recent $110 million round, positions it well for rapid growth and expansion of services.
  • The app has a proven track record of helping users save up to $300 per month on insurance, which can drive high user satisfaction and retention.
  • The addition of new features like GarageGuard™ and DriveShield™ demonstrates Jerry's commitment to continuous innovation and enhancing user experience.

What critics are saying

  • The crowded market for car-related services means Jerry must continuously innovate to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Reliance on commissions and referral fees from insurance companies and loan providers could be a vulnerability if these partnerships face disruptions.

What makes Jerry unique

  • Jerry's AllCar™ App offers a comprehensive suite of services including insurance comparison, loan refinancing, and car service reminders, unlike competitors who may focus on just one aspect of car ownership.
  • The app's ability to handle all paperwork for switching insurance providers sets it apart by significantly reducing user hassle.
  • Jerry's recent introduction of features like GarageGuard™ and DriveShield™ further enhances its value proposition by providing cost details on maintenance and repairs, and offering discounts through a network of participating auto service providers.

Benefits

401K / Retirement Plan

Performance Bonus

Dental Insurance

Health & Wellness Package

Paid Time Off