Circle (Community Platform)

Circle makes it easy for creators, educators, and brands to build thriving communities that feel like their own. The platform combines discussions, courses, events, and memberships in one place—powering communities for creators like Ali Abdaal and Pat Flynn, as well as institutions including Harvard, SpaceX, and Oprah Winfrey. Over 10 million members participate in Circle-powered communities worldwide.

Founded in 2020 by the team behind Teachable (acquired for $250M), Circle has been fully distributed from day one. The team of 200+ spans 30+ countries, collaborating asynchronously without tracking hours—they care about outcomes over presence. Twice a year, everyone gathers for fully-paid company retreats in locations like Portugal, Thailand, Colombia, and Italy.

Circle offers 35 days of PTO annually, 100% medical coverage for employees and families, and a paid sabbatical after five years. Engineers work with a modern stack including React, Next.js, and Vercel. The company has raised $30M from founders and CEOs of Zapier, HubSpot, GitHub, Superhuman, and other remote-first leaders.