Full-Time
Digital coaching platform for enterprise leadership
$118.8k - $165k/yr
San Francisco, CA, USA + 3 more
More locations: Austin, TX, USA | Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA | New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
At least two office days per week or eight days per month are required; up to 50% travel is required.
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BetterUp provides a digital coaching platform for businesses to support leadership development and employee well-being. It connects employees, managers, and executives with professional coaches through a subscription-based service, delivering personalized coaching programs and analytics-driven insights to drive performance and resilience. The platform tailors coaching to each organization’s needs and measures outcomes such as individual and team performance, resilience, optimism, and stress reduction. Key differentiators include its enterprise-focused, analytics-informed approach that scales across many industries, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. The company’s goal is to help organizations improve leadership capabilities and overall employee experience by delivering measurable improvements in performance and well-being.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$579M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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Medical, dental, & vision benefits
Flexible Time Off
Paid parental leave
Unlimited coaching
Wellness programs
Education & learning stipend
Volunteer days
Cisco's AI orders forecast just hit $9 billion - and the stock surged. Good morning. It took Cisco almost 26 years to reclaim its March 2000 peak. It's taken simply 5 months to depart it within the mud. Shares of the networking big in enterprise for over 40 years surged greater than 13% Thursday to an intraday document of $119.36, capping one of the inconceivable turnaround tales in trendy market historical past. The catalyst: a Q3 earnings report that confirmed CEO Chuck Robbins' multi-year wager on AI infrastructure is paying off. Document income of $15.8 billion, up 12% year-over-year, topped the excessive finish of steerage. Administration raised the FY26 AI income goal to $4 billion (from $3 billion) and lifted AI orders steerage to $9 billion (from $5 billion). This fall income steerage of as much as $16.9 billion got here in above consensus, and non-GAAP working earnings hit a document. The corporate additionally introduced on Wednesday a This fall workforce discount of fewer than 4,000 jobs - lower than 5% of complete headcount. Cisco frames the cuts as an AI-driven strategic shift, which reallocates funding towards AI infrastructure, silicon, optics, and safety, reasonably than AI immediately changing staff. Morningstar, which charges Cisco a large moat, simply raised honest worth to $90 from $75. Based in 1984, Cisco was as soon as the spine of the web - and briefly essentially the most priceless firm on the planet throughout the dot-com period, earlier than the bubble burst. Learn extra about Cisco's highway to AI right here. Cisco's comeback displays a broader reckoning. BCG's analysis finds simply 5% of firms are "AI future-built," capturing 5x the income good points and 3x the fee reductions of their friends. MIT Sloan's manufacturing examine documented an "AI adoption J-curve" - short-term losses are steeper for older, established firms, however early adopters outperform friends on productiveness and market share over four-plus-year horizons. Cisco's multi-year pivot is gaining steam, simply as that sample advised. Have a very good weekend. Sheryl Estrada [email protected] Leaderboard. Notable strikes this week: Kristian Talvitie was appointed CFO of BetterUp, a digital teaching {and professional} growth firm, efficient instantly. Talvitie joins BetterUp from PTC, a world industrial software program firm, the place he served as EVP and CFO. Earlier than that, he served as CFO of Syncsort (now Exactly), and Sovos Compliance. Earlier in his profession, Talvitie held senior finance roles at PTC, together with company vice chairman of finance and vice chairman of FP&A. He additionally held management roles at Plexus, together with vice chairman of promoting and market sector vice chairman. Tobias Wessels was appointed CFO of Torc Robotics, an autonomous car firm targeted on creating self-driving vans. Wessels brings greater than 20 years of expertise. He joins Torc from Helm.ai, the place, as chief growth officer he led finance, company growth, and worldwide growth. He beforehand served as chief company growth officer at autonomous supply firm Udelv, and earlier as CFO of X, the moonshot manufacturing facility at Alphabet. Anuj Girdhar was appointed CFO of Sunkist Growers, Inc. Girdhar brings greater than 20 years of monetary management expertise throughout the agriculture and beverage industries. Most just lately, he served as CFO at O'Neill Vintners & Distillers. Earlier than that, he held management roles at E. & J. Gallo Vineyard, together with director of monetary planning and evaluation. Aylwyn Bryan was promoted to CFO of CRH (NYSE: CRH), a supplier of constructing supplies, efficient Might 12. Bryan has over 25 years of monetary management expertise, together with the previous 14 years with CRH. Most just lately he served as CFO of CRH's Americas Division and beforehand as head of group finance and group tax director. Bryan succeeds Nancy Buese, who has stepped down by mutual settlement and can stay with CRH for a three-month interval to help a clean transition. Deepak Ahuja was appointed CFO of Redwood Supplies, a battery recycling and vitality storage firm. Ahuja brings many years of monetary management, together with serving as Tesla's CFO throughout two tenures, the place he helped take the corporate from early-stage startup by means of its 2010 IPO and on to turning into a world firm. After Tesla, he served as CFO of Verily Life Sciences after which as chief enterprise and monetary officer at Zipline, the drone supply and logistics firm. Eric Brenner was appointed CFO and treasurer of Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE: KOP), a producer of wooden merchandise, wooden remedy chemical compounds, and carbon compounds, efficient Might 26. Brenner most just lately served as SVP and CFO for NOVA Chemical substances Company. Earlier than that, he labored in a wide range of monetary roles of accelerating duty, in the end as director of finance at Komatsu Mining Corp. (previously Pleasure International Inc.), and as audit supervisor with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Large deal. As AI turns into deeply embedded within the office, its labor market influence seems to be more and more uneven throughout areas and industries, based on a BofA International Analysis evaluation. An estimated 24% of jobs are uncovered to generative AI, with publicity highest in higher-income economies (33.5% of jobs), the place non-routine cognitive work is extra prevalent. Publicity metrics spotlight the place AI stress could also be best. Nonetheless, BofA International Analysis assesses that labor market outcomes rely extra on an financial system's means to adapt by means of abilities, establishments, and workforce high quality. Going deeper. Listed below are 4 Fortune weekend reads: "Jenn Hyman steps down as CEO of Lease the Runway: 'I've left all of it on the sector'" - Emma Hinchliffe "Meta's $10 billion Louisiana knowledge middle is getting $3.3 billion in tax breaks - greater than seven years of the state's whole police funds" - Jake Angelo "The airplane gas scarcity is a fantasy propagated by airways who wish to cancel unprofitable flights, says non-public jet CEO" - Jim Edwards "Half of older People are unfulfilled. Their docs can't see it" - Nick Lichtenberg Overheard. "As AI alters the character of entry-level work, establishments can now not assume college students will acquire sensible expertise after commencement. More and more, workforce readiness have to be embedded immediately into the tutorial expertise itself." - Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage, a world edtech firm, writes in a Fortune opinion piece.
Kristen Bell, Adam Grant, Brené Brown, Pete Sohn, Derrick Henry and Nick Saban to headline BetterUp's Uplift 2026. Registration is Open for Uplift in San Francisco on April 15-16: Attendees will Hear From Agents of Change about Building Lasting Organizations in the Age of AI AUSTIN,TX - March 18, 2026 - BetterUp(R), the AI-powered human transformation company and inventor of virtual coaching, today announced its speaker lineup for Uplift, an immersive two-day summit where global enterprise leaders, leading researchers and cultural visionaries gather to exchange ideas, engage in debate and uncover new insights around AI readiness, leadership, talent retention, growth, and performance. This year's theme, "Agents of Change," spotlights the forward-thinking leaders that are transforming uncertainty into opportunity. In an era of acceleration and AI, bold leadership is the difference between reacting to change and driving it. Uplift will gather a community of change agents who are actively leading transformation. They will engage in rigorous debate, share experiences, and offer learnings to attendees and each other. Luminaries such as actress, philanthropist, and producer Kristen Bell; research professor, bestselling author Brené Brown; organizational psychologist, bestselling author Adam Grant; director of Disney, Pixar's Elemental, Pete Sohn; Baltimore Ravens running back, five-time Pro Bowler and NFL leader in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns Derrick Henry; and world-renowned football coach, sportscaster Nick Saban will take the stage alongside the world's leading voices on workforce performance and AI. "Uplift brings together the leaders who understand that transformation is now a core competency. In an era where AI is flattening technological advantages, human adaptability is the last true edge," said Alexi Robichaux, CEO and Co-founder of BetterUp, "We're honored to host the world's leading changemakers at a moment when bold, human-centered leadership has never mattered more." Attendees will convene for two days of insightful conversations, uncovering strategies to unlock human potential and drive lasting business impact. Additional speakers include Quinetta Roberson, IN-Q, Susan David, Eliza Filby, Dacher Keltner, as well as leaders from Unilever, Google, Lumen, Patagonia, Salesforce, Aon, Pfizer, MIT, Stanford, Oxford and other organizations. Example programming includes: * The courage to transform: A conversation with Adam Grant and Kristen Bell - Actress, producer, and philanthropist, Kristen Bell, joins organizational psychologist and bestselling author, Adam Grant, to explore how BetterUp, Inc. can build cultures where people feel free to be honest, take risks, and grow. In an exclusive live recording for Adam's Re:Thinking podcast, expect a conversation that's as honest as it is useful, with plenty of laughs along the way. * Driving change from the top: The CEO-CHRO playbook - When CEOs and CHROs operate as true partners, transformation accelerates. At Pfizer, bold innovation isn't just happening in the lab. It's happening across the enterprise. From delivering life-saving breakthroughs at unprecedented speed to rearchitecting how the organization operates, Pfizer is setting a new standard for agility and impact. At the center of it all: a CEO and CHRO leading in true partnership. This conversation offers a rare inside look at one of the most powerful dynamics in the C-suite and a roadmap for driving innovation and impact at scale. Speakers include: * Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pfizer Inc. * Payal Sahni, Chief People Experience Officer & Executive Vice President, Pfizer Inc. * Moderated by BetterUp CEO and Co-founder Alexi Robichaux * AI: The great equalizer or the great divider? - AI has the potential to democratize talent and accelerate performance, but only if leaders design for it thoughtfully. In this compelling debate, expert voices examine AI's real impact on the workforce and what it means for equity, engagement, and long-term growth. Speakers include: * Andrew McAfee, Principal Research Scientist, AI Thought Leader, and Bestselling Author, MIT * Jeff Hancock, PhD, Director of the Stanford Social Media Lab and Professor, Stanford University * Jan-Emmanuel De Neve, PhD, Professor of Economics & Behavioural Science and Director, Wellbeing Research Centre, University of Oxford * Moderated by BetterUp Chief Scientist and Head of BetterUp Labs Kate Niederhoffer "There's never been a more critical time for people leaders to convene. AI is reshaping everything - how we hire, develop talent, and drive performance," said Jolen Anderson, Chief People and Community Officer at BetterUp, "At Uplift, we're bringing together the sharpest minds and boldest practitioners, creating space for CHROs and people leaders to come together, share what's actually working, and equip leaders to become true agents of change in their organizations." Tickets for Uplift are available for purchase and anyone can tune into the majority of sessions via BetterUp's free online live stream. To see the full agenda and learn more visit BetterUp.com. Media inquiries can be directed to [email protected]. Published March 18, 2026
Introducing the BetterUp MCP server: connect coaching to your AI tools. AI assistants are quickly becoming indispensable partners in the way BetterUp, Inc. live and work. But to unlock their full potential, they need secure, structured access to the specialized platforms BetterUp, Inc. use every day. That's why BetterUp, Inc. is excited to introduce the BetterUp MCP server - its production-ready implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that connects BetterUp's coaching platform directly into AI assistants like Claude. Today, the BetterUp MCP server works with Claude as the MCP client. BetterUp, Inc. plan to support additional MCP clients - including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot - as those clients expand their MCP support. Because MCP clients implement the protocol differently, available tools and behaviors may vary by client. MCPs are rapidly becoming the standard way to bridge AI tools with external systems. While many companies are using MCPs to connect infrastructure or developer workflows, BetterUp is among the first to apply MCP to the domain of human growth and coaching. This makes it easier than ever for leaders and employees to integrate personal development into their daily flow of work. What is the BetterUp MCP server? The MCP is an emerging standard that allows AI models to interact with external systems in a secure, structured way. The BetterUp MCP server connects your BetterUp account with supported AI clients (currently: Claude; additional MCP clients to follow), exposing a set of tools your assistant can use on your behalf: * Get coaching support: Access the BetterUp AI Coach instantly and receive relevant resources for your growth journey. * Manage scheduling: Check coach availability and manage bookings directly through your AI assistant. The Human Transformation Platform Process doesn't change your business. People do. Its platform removes the guesswork from developing your people at scale and delivers growth that's proven, predictable, and precise. Schedule a demo How to connect (current support: Claude) Getting started with Claude is simple: * Go to Claude > Settings > Connectors * Click Connect and select the BetterUp connector. Add the BetterUp MCP server: * Individual accounts: Select Custom MCP server, paste https://mcp.betterup.co/mcp, then Save. * Enterprise (org-managed): If custom connectors are restricted, ask your admin to add the BetterUp MCP server using https://mcp.betterup.co/mcp * Once approved, choose BetterUp from your approved connectors list. * Log in with your BetterUp account * Start your conversation with Claude - for example: "Work with my coach on my next growth topic." Note: For Enterprise Claude accounts, creating custom connectors may be restricted to admins. At this time, BetterUp, Inc. has only integrated with Claude; support for other MCP clients will roll out as their implementations mature. A security-first architecture Security is central to the BetterUp MCP server design. BetterUp, Inc. has built a stateless, standards-based system that ensures interactions are always authenticated and authorized, without persisting user data. Key architectural features include: * OAuth 2.1: Modern, secure authentication with automatic discovery endpoints (RFC 8414/9728 compliant). * Stateless design: No server-side storage; tokens are client-managed for each request. * Robust safeguards: Token passthrough prevention and resource-specific binding protect against misuse. Why build an MCP server for coaching? Every company is racing to launch an MCP server, but most focus on technical or infrastructure use cases. BetterUp's MCP server is unique because it enables human transformation, making trusted coaching and growth resources available in the same AI environments people already use for work. With BetterUp MCP, you can: * Get real-time recommendations for resources that fit your development goals * Send a quick message to your human coach, right from your AI assistant * Ask Claude to schedule your next session with a BetterUp coach This is where BetterUp stands apart. By bringing coaching into MCP, BetterUp, Inc. is not just following a trend - BetterUp, Inc. is pioneering how AI can strengthen growth, resilience, and performance in the flow of work. What's next The BetterUp MCP server is live - and this is just the beginning. Its roadmap includes: * Adding support for additional MCP clients (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) and publishing a client-by-client compatibility matrix, since capabilities may differ. * Unlocking richer experiences with MCP Prompts * Enabling deeper workflows like messaging your human coach, booking sessions seamlessly, and surfacing personalized resource recommendations * Exploring future write capabilities, such as updating coaching goals or tracking progress directly through AI assistants As AI assistants become core collaborators, BetterUp MCP ensures that growth and development move right alongside them. Start your integrated coaching journey With BetterUp MCP, professional coaching is only a conversation away. By connecting your AI assistant to BetterUp, you can make learning, reflection, and growth a natural part of your daily work. The Human Transformation Platform. Process doesn't change your business. People do. Its platform removes the guesswork from developing your people at scale and delivers growth that's proven, predictable, and precise.
Laura joins from BetterUp, where she was RVP of Sales for Global Strategic Accounts, leading teams across the U.S. and EMEA to support some of the world's largest organizations.
Rabia joined Nayya from BetterUp, where she was the General Manager of BetterUp's Direct-to-Consumer business.