As we head into the new year I have been thinking a great deal about the future of this company. IZEA has become part of our users lives and you have become part of ours. The stories we hear each week (both good and bad) tug on our heart strings, give us purpose and add meaning to our long days.
Whether it’s helping someone pay for college, reach a blog traffic milestone or achieve a campaign objective, we are propelled by accounts of growth, success and perseverance. You inspire us and give us strength to overcome the obstacles we face as a company and I can only hope that we do the same for you.
The IZEA Manifesto:
Mission
Our mission is to empower everyone to value and exchange content, creativity and influence.
The WOW Factor
Everything at IZEA, from our products to our team members, should make people say WOW. WOW that is an awesome feature. WOW that person was helpful. WOW that makes a difference. WOW that is an amazing company.
Core Values
- Idealism – We believe that we can make the world a better place. Everything we do benefits the lives of our team members and users.
- Courage – We do what is right, regardless of the consequences. We challenge the conventional and don’t back down.
- Accountability – We are responsible for our actions. We admit our mistakes, swallow our pride and correct our shortcomings.
- Love – We are compassionate and kind. We are respectful, express gratitude, forgive others and help those in need.
- Citizenship – We are good corporate citizens. We are involved in our community and contribute to the world around us.
- Receptiveness – We listen to each other, our community and are open to feedback.
Business Principles
We are the dedicated to creating an Internet REVOLUTION.
- Revenue – We develop solutions that create sustainable income for the company, ensuring our long term viability.
- Empowerment – We provide our advertisers, bloggers and team members with the tools they need to be successful.
- Vision – We anticipate that which will come and create that which will be.
- Opportunity – We work quickly to identify and leverage situations to our benefit.
- Leadership – We guide our industry and our fellow team members into uncharted territories.
- Unity – We embrace and support each other in solidarity.
- Technology – We engineer, adopt and contribute to new technologies.
- Innovation – We look beyond the obvious and strive to create something different.
- Optimism – We keep our heads, our dreams and our thoughts held high.
- Nimbleness – We move quickly and are agents of perpetual change.
We will make mistakes along the way, but through it all know we are committed to you and to each other. Get ready for an incredible 2008.