The hidden factor in job hunting? The company’s funding model

In The Globe and Mail, Urllo’s VP of Operations Jaime Minerson explains how a company’s funding model—bootstrapped vs. venture-backed—can shape career growth, stability and team culture.

By urllo staff2025-03-241 mins
Three women smile and enjoy drinks at an outdoor patio on a sunny day. They are seated at a wooden picnic table painted with rainbow stripes, under umbrellas. Each woman is wearing sunglasses and appears relaxed and cheerful, with beverages in front of them.

urllo’s Vice President of Operations, Jaime Minerson, was recently interviewed for The Globe and Mail’s Work Life newsletter on the often-overlooked advantages of working at bootstrapped companies.

For Ms. Minerson, one of the biggest draws of a bootstrapped company is the ability to invest in long-term success without the pressure of external investors that are more focused on short-term gains.
“As a leader, I’m able to make decisions that are in the long-term interests of the business."

In the article, she shares more about urllo's thoughtful approach to growth, hiring and company culture.

Read the full article in The Globe and Mail.

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