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At Alstom, we believe that the future of mobility lies in making rail the backbone of a world in motion. Our 80,000 colleagues across the globe share a common purpose: to turn tomorrow's mobility challenges into opportunities through smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient rail solutions. We don't just build trains; we integrate every dimension of rail into end-to-end solutions that move over 100 million people daily, connecting cities while reducing carbon emissions. We're building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture where diverse people are offered opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in their careers. Innovation runs through our DNA - from green traction systems to autonomous transportation and cybersecurity for safe mobility. We value passion and attitude over experience, fostering an environment where teammates collaborate across engineering, IT, project management, and beyond to deliver projects that transform how communities move and thrive.

In 2014, our founder Debbie Madden recognized a critical gap in the software consulting industry: firms were prioritizing billable hours over genuine value delivery, leaving clients with incomplete projects and teams unequipped for long-term success. A three-time Inc. 500 CEO and industry veteran, Debbie envisioned a different approach - a company that would not only build exceptional software but actively elevate client teams through collaborative, values-driven partnerships. This insight became the foundation of Stride, a woman-founded organization on a mission to unlock human potential by engineering better systems. Stride has evolved into an AI-powered software engineering firm trusted by Fortune 50 giants and scaling startups alike. The company combines elite engineering talent with cutting-edge GenAI tooling to help organizations build high-quality software, modernize legacy systems, and future-proof their technology organizations. What sets Stride apart is their commitment to leaving internal teams stronger than they found them - through collaborative development, Agile best practices, and knowledge transfer that builds lasting capability. Recognized as Built In's Best Places to Work in both Chicago and NYC, Stride continues to prove that technical excellence and human-centered consulting can transform how businesses build and ship software.

Veracross provides the leading one-person, one-record school management platform built specifically for private and independent K-12 schools worldwide. Founded in 2002 by Elliott Breuer, the company originated from a simple need: when friends started a K-8 independent school outside of Boston, Breuer built a comprehensive system to manage the complex needs of students, parents, faculty, and staff. What began as a custom solution called SIMS (School Information Management System) evolved into Veracross, a fully web-based platform that revolutionizes how schools operate through a single, integrated database serving every department on campus. Today, Veracross serves over 3,300 schools across 70 countries, unifying school communities with world-class information systems that eliminate data chaos and siloed operations. The platform's unique architecture combines powerful communication tools, hosted delivery that reduces IT burdens, and a deep commitment to the specific needs of independent schools. Veracross has grown to encompass five product brands - Veracross SIS, Magnus Health, Digistorm, Epraise, and Firefly - creating a comprehensive ecosystem that touches every aspect of school life from academics and admissions to accounting, tuition management, student health, and marketing. With offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, Veracross delivers innovative tools that help schools save time, preserve resources, and communicate their value effectively.

Motorola Solutions builds and connects safety and security technologies that protect people, property, and places. The company provides mission-critical communications products, solutions, and services for communities and businesses worldwide. Their integrated ecosystem enables seamless collaboration between public safety agencies and enterprises, powering the technologies that matter most when seconds count. From two-way radios and video security to command center software and managed services, Motorola Solutions delivers the infrastructure that first responders, hospitals, schools, and businesses rely on every day. With nearly a century of innovation since 1928, Motorola Solutions has evolved from a Chicago car radio startup into a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. The company combines hardware, software, and services to create comprehensive solutions that address real-world safety challenges. Their commitment to solving for safer drives continuous investment in research and development, ensuring that customers have access to cutting-edge technology that can adapt to emerging threats and evolving operational needs.

We're building a simpler, smarter way to pay for what matters most - starting with rent. At Flex, we believe everyone deserves a financial system that adapts to their life, not the other way around. Since 2019, we've helped over 2 million renters split their rent into smaller, more manageable payments that work around their schedule, not the other way around. Our platform gives renters access to a line of credit so they can pay part of their rent later, smoothing cash flow and breathing easier each month. We're more than just a rent payment app. We report on-time payments to TransUnion at no extra cost, helping renters build credit history through the rent they're already paying. Flex also integrates directly with property management systems, making the first of the month easier for both renters and properties. In 2025 alone, we supported nearly 2 million households, processing over $20 billion in rent payments. Our team is obsessed with outcomes that matter - fewer evictions, stronger credit profiles, and less financial stress for the people who need it most.

Sporty Group was founded in 2013 with a vision to build everyday entertainment platforms that could serve sports fans across emerging markets. What began as a focused sports betting operation in Africa has evolved into a global consumer internet and media powerhouse, spanning digital and linear sports broadcasting, fintech, entertainment, and gaming. The company's founders recognized a massive opportunity to combine sports passion with cutting-edge technology, creating platforms that engage millions of daily users across more than 10 countries and 3 continents. Today, Sporty Group operates through multiple brands including SportyTV (Africa's leading free-to-air sports broadcaster with rights to Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, and Olympic Games), SportyBet (a comprehensive sports betting platform), Sporty.com (the ultimate sports app), Sporty Studios (their creative content hub), and various ventures like football.com. The company's technology platform was built from scratch just three years ago, ensuring modern architecture without legacy constraints. Their focus on innovation, user experience, and technology has driven rapid growth, attracting over 700 high achievers to their diverse team while maintaining a remote-first, globally distributed workforce.