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Apexive Core Values

Apexive Core Values

At Apexive, we empower our people to build the remarkable. Explore the core values that guide us and discover exciting career opportunities!

Helen Heidel

Content Strategist

February 29, 2024
Inside Apexive
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We’re on a mission to transform the traditional, lengthy software development cycle. This requires more than the right technology. It’s a matter of people and values. 

“From our core values, everything will follow.” - Alexis Yushin, Founder & CTO

Our values guide everything we do. They’re embedded in the way we work and the results we produce. 

Transparency Above All

Honesty and transparency sit at the top of everything we do. 

Why? It's simple: we built Apexive out of a desire for change. We saw too many traditional development shops waste time and resources "reinventing the wheel" at the expense of non-technical founders. Making good on our promise of delivering high-quality code and lasting products is a matter of transparency. 

What does this look like in practice? Transparency is more than words; it's about actions. Honest communication and follow-through keep us all on the same page and foster mutual trust. We extend this transparency to our clients, keeping them informed throughout the development process so they're never left in the dark. 

Extreme Accountability 

Everyone takes full ownership of their work and roles. It’s a non-negotiable, and how we create amazing work together. 

Our people are empowered to be accountable, not just for their individual work, but for collective success. This commitment to ownership ultimately fuels outstanding collaboration and results we can all be proud of.

What does this look like in practice? It starts with clear communication and defined roles. Everyone on the team understands what they need to do to move the needle forward. We embrace personal accountability for every project, task, and decision. It’s about stepping up, taking initiative, and seeing things through to completion. This ensures no one gets left behind or is stuck waiting for others.

Get It Done Right, and Fast

We follow DRY principles and build with zero technical debt to create lasting products in weeks, not months.

Technology moves fast. We prioritize time-to-market while never compromising on the quality of our work. Our approach revolves around two key pillars: following Don’t Repeat Yourself (DRY) principles and prioritizing zero technical debt. 

What does this look like in practice? By following DRY Principles, we reduce the amount of repetition in our code. Our people are experts in the technologies they use. Each person can grasp solutions and foresee potential issues fast. We leverage a proven tech stack and follow best practices and frameworks to reduce complexities in our processes. 

Our commitment to zero technical debt translates to "paying it forward." Addressing issues as they arise saves time and cost compared to fixing them later. 

Think Big Picture

Looking beyond immediate goals, we think about the long-term impact of everything we do. 

Big-picture thinking manifests in many ways. We consistently consider the long-term consequences of our development decisions. We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within our team. And we build future-proof solutions that can adapt and evolve alongside our clients' needs.

What does this look like in practice? Big-picture thinking translates to a customer-centric approach beyond simply meeting our clients’ stated needs. We partner with them to develop solutions that address their root cause. We like to ask ourselves: how does this ensure success in the long run? 

Collaborate to Thrive 

Collaboration is the cornerstone of our success. We have each other’s back, period.

We're a cohesive unit where everyone supports, encourages, and learns from one another. Why is this so important? We believe in building elite teams for every project, maximizing efficiency, and achieving more with less. We see this being the future of software teams. 

What does this look like in practice? Collaboration starts with individual ownership and accountability. When everyone takes ownership, they naturally communicate effectively, anticipate challenges, and address potential roadblocks. We make sure not to block work for other team members and we speak up, so everyone’s informed. And we have fun in the process! 

See our case studies for examples of how our collaborative spirit translates into real-world results. 

We Embody Our Core Values  

Our core values, or guiding principles, shape our daily interactions, decision-making, and ultimately, the work we release into the world.

If these values resonate with you, we invite you to explore our current openings. Let’s build remarkable things together.

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