When deciding on my first job after Stanford, I knew I wanted to optimize for the one thing I’ve always prioritized: learning. Growing up, I was fascinated by both technology and finance. I studied international economics with a focus on foreign markets, while spending my spare time building computers and training LLMs.
As university graduation approached, most of my peers were choosing between two distinct paths: financial services or technology. I wanted to do both.
At Hebbia, I found the perfect opportunity to merge my passions for finance and technology to tackle an urgent problem in an underserved market. Beyond that, I discovered a professional environment uniquely designed for outsized growth early in my career. As Hebbia’s CEO, George Sivulka, often says, “Hebbia is a place where the smartest people in the world come to do the best work of their lives.” That ethos defines the team, fostering a culture where learning and excellence aren’t just encouraged—they’re expected.
I felt this ethos most profoundly when I first met my manager, Raymond Verbeke, who exemplifies Hebbia’s culture through his unmatched commitment to the professional and personal development of others. Raymond isn’t just supportive; he’s deeply proactive and intentional about helping those around him grow. Having someone so dedicated to my progress—especially in my first job post-grad—has been an invaluable and rare experience. Working with Raymond and others like him at Hebbia is something I’m indescribably grateful for, and it made choosing Hebbia an incredibly easy decision.
An old mentor once told me, “You know it’s the right company when it feels like a runaway train—just make sure you’re smart enough to jump on.” From the moment I met the team at Hebbia, that’s exactly how it felt. During my onsite, I encountered some of the sharpest, most thoughtful, and engaging people I’ve ever met. Everyone was wide-awake—not just ambitious and hungry but actively turning that ambition into action. The team’s energy was palpable; they were purposeful and relentless in their pursuit of excellence. I knew immediately that I wanted to be part of it—and to learn from people who would push me to operate at that level.
At Hebbia you will find the rarest team running fast toward a meaningful problem. You’ll be surrounded by people who care deeply about their craft and have genuine respect for the craft of others. Working at Hebbia is a humbling opportunity to learn from the best while building toward the future. That’s why I chose Hebbia.
