<p>Yes, you read that right! If you&rsquo;re in the US, a SmartDesk Connect could be yours for just $9! That&rsquo;s one of the many highlights in the Autonomous Labor Day sale which takes place from <b>Tuesday 29 August to Tuesday 5 September.&nbsp;</b></p>
<h2>The Main Sale</h2>
<p>For the main show, we&rsquo;re offering <b>up to an incredible 50% off </b>some of our most popular products for both US and Canada customers. You&rsquo;ll need to move quickly though, because the sale will end on <b>5 September</b>, and you don&rsquo;t want to miss out!</p>
<p>Selected highlights:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-accessories/the-office-oasis-dual-computer-monitor-stand1651000461"><b>The Office Oasis Dual Computer Monitor Stand</b></a><b> </b><b>$159</b><b> -&gt; $81 (50% OFF): </b>Get your monitors at eye height and reduce the pressure on your neck and back with this simple solution.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-accessories/uncaged-ergonomics-uncaged-ergonomics-km1-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse1664566046?option_code=UncagedErgonomicsUncagedErgonomicsKm1WirelessKeyboardAndMouse1664566046-UncagedErgonomicsKM1WirelessKeyboardandMouse2402316_Color.Gray"><b>Uncaged Ergonomics KM1 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse</b></a><b> $49 -&gt; $24 (50% OFF): </b>Personalize your desktop experience with this keyboard and mouse specially designed with smooth typing keys. You can also choose your own color.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-accessories/triple-monitor-arm-by-mount-it"><b>Mount-It! Triple Monitor Arm</b></a><b> $339 -&gt; $167 (50% OFF): </b>Ideal if you want to have a bank of monitors to work with at eye level height. Easy to clip on and off.</li>
</ul>
<p>These are just a few of the products up for grabs. Be sure to <a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/sale">check out the sale page</a> to get the full list!</p>
<p><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/sale"  rel="noopener"><img class="image" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/production/ecm/230829/labor-day-2023-1920x540-CTA.jpg" alt="Labor Day sale" width="1920" height="540" loading="lazy" /></a></p>
<h2>The Flash Sale</h2>
<p>Here&rsquo;s a little bonus for our US-based customers. From <b>September 1 to September 5</b>, there&rsquo;ll be an exclusive <b>Flash Sale! </b>There&rsquo;ll be up to 5 products a day being offered for an <b>unbelievable $9! </b>You&rsquo;ll need to check in each day to see if you get lucky but they will include:<b></b></p>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/smartdesk-hybrid"><b>SmartDesk Connect</b></a><b>: </b>One of our most advanced models, which can be remotely controlled through an app.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-computer-chair"><b>ErgoChair Recline</b></a><b>: </b>Take a rest or simply contemplate your options in comfort, taking advantage of this chair&rsquo;s generous recline.</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.autonomous.ai/fitness/foldable-walking-treadmill-c2-by-walkingpad"><b>Walking Pad C2</b></a><b>: </b>Step up your fitness even at your desk. Small, foldable and easy to use.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<p>Just a little reminder: All of these products and more <b>could be yours for just $9! </b>Make sure you check in each day between 1-5 September.</p>
<h2>Wait&hellip; There&rsquo;s More</h2>
<p>There&rsquo;s room for one more surprise! We&rsquo;re offering <b>$3,000 OFF </b>the WorkPod and StudioPod during the Flash Sale! Keep in mind, it won&rsquo;t be available all the way through the sale - you&rsquo;ll need to drop in and stay focused.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We can&rsquo;t wait to see you on our site this week - there&rsquo;s some incredible deals on offer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Get involved!</p>
<h2>Terms &amp; Conditions</h2>
<p>Our terms and conditions may be posted on the site during the promotion only and are referenced herein.</p>
<p>We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse any disputes that do not follow our Terms and Conditions at any time.</p>
<p>Entry period: Aug 29 - Sep 5 (9am - EST)</p>
<p>Location: US &amp; CAD Only</p>
<p>This promotion is a limited-time offer and shall be offered on a &ldquo;first come first serve&rdquo; basis and may be ended early in case the item is out of stock.</p>
<h3>Promotion trial &amp; return policy</h3>
<p>Please note that the trial &amp; return policy does NOT apply to these promotion products&mdash;and the warranty policy is guaranteed. Therefore, no Return or Exchange is accepted under any circumstance.</p>
<p>Due to logistical constraints, once orders have shipped, they can&rsquo;t be canceled. We are sorry to inform you that the promotion will NOT be applied to Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.</p>
<h3>Discount code application terms and conditions</h3>
<p>Our discount codes and referral codes are not applicable for products on promotion. Codes are applicable for full-price products in your order and only one code can be used per order.</p>
<p>Store credit is applicable for products on sale. However, the credit applied can not exceed $200.</p>
<h3>Changes in Terms &amp; Conditions</h3>
<p>Autonomous may change the Terms &amp; Conditions at any time. You are responsible for checking these Terms &amp; Conditions from time to time for any changes. If you continue to participate after we post changes to these Terms of Service, you are signifying your acceptance of the new terms.</p>
<p>Autonomous decisions on all matters related to the promotion will be final and decisive. Autonomous will not be liable for any claims made by you, or for third party claims, or losses of any nature, including but not limited to, any loss of profits, loss of expectations, indirect, special, or other damages, and any related claim of any nature, including direct, indirect, third consequential party, consequential damages or other harm caused by or related to this promotion.</p>

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Autonomous Labor Day Sale 2024: Our Best Yet - From Just $9!

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">The stress of work emerges and shows in many different ways. Some people suffer because of excessive workload, while some are just scared about the type of environment their office has. And if the workload and work environment are comfortable, the lack of the right office supplies and gadgets can compromise your ability to work.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Hence a workplace needs to be designed with multiple factors in mind. From the right office furniture, office lighting, environment, and work schedules to buying the perfect gadget, each thing adds up to deliver the final experience. Though office accessories and gadgets cost you some during sales and offers, you can purchase a good deal without compromising on quality.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Therefore, with Labor Day monitor sales, you can settle for a wonderful screen option which is the key driver of productivity in the workplace. The importance of a suitable screen cannot be ignored. Everything you do on your computer will appear mediocre if your display is inadequate, including playing games, viewing and editing images and videos, or even reading text on your preferred websites.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/sale" ><img alt="labor day" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220826/labor-day-banner-1c43b2b17ef.png" style="width: 1920px; height: 540px;" /></a></span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Hardware manufacturers know how the user experience varies with various display features and specifications; therefore, they have saturated the market with many choices. Below we have mentioned the best Labor Day monitor sales and our top brand with the best monitor collection.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Best Labor Day Monitor Sales &amp; Deals From Autonomous</h2>

<h3 dir="ltr">1. PX277 Pixio Gaming Monitor</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="PX277 Pixio Gaming Monitor" loading="lazy" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220825/Best-Labor-Day-Monitor-Sales--Deals-for-Gaming--Working_213232e25b8.webp" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/gaming-screen-px277-prime-by-pixio" >PX277 Prime</a> is perfect both for work and gaming. This is because of its flat glass display, which adds life to the characters on the screen even more. The thin bezel display has an orientation of 2560 by 1440p display; hence you can open up entire codes, scroll through long programs and even view virtual worlds on the large screen.</p>

<p>[BannerProduct title=&quot;Gaming Screen PX277 Prime&quot; subTitle=&quot;Pixio PX277 Prime Gaming Monitor&quot; description=&quot;The 2560 x 1440p display paired with a 165Hz refresh rate and a slim, bezel-less design provide a thoroughly modern and space-saving gaming experience.&quot; url=&quot;https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/gaming-screen-px277-prime-by-pixio&quot; image=&quot;https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/product/gaming-screen-px277-prime-by-pixio-1579-1637719489701.jpg&quot; btnText=&quot;Shop now&quot;][/BannerProduct]</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">It is one of the best Labor Day monitor deals because generally, this monitor is priced high, and for the feature it offers, you are likely to get discounts much rarer than one would like. The eye saver mode is a blessing during the late night working hours, and the Vesa-ready back ensures it is mountable on any screen or platform you need.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">2. PXC327 Gaming Monitor</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="PXC327 Gaming Monitor - Labor Day monitor sale" loading="lazy" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220825/Best-Labor-Day-Monitor-Sales--Deals-for-Gaming--Working_37719f8ea65.webp" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Gaming monitors need to be reliable because one cannot expect lag or slow response rate when killing off enemies online. The&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/PXC327-gaming-screen-by-pixio" >PXC327 gaming monitor</a> is a curved glass screen with a thin bezel display. This monitor is HDR compatible and has a 165HZ refresh rate. Moreover, it offers a 1ms response time, and the G-sync compatibility allows you to operate it with multiple setups.</p>

<p dir="ltr">[BannerProduct title=&quot;Gaming Screen PXC327&quot; subTitle=&quot;Pixio PXC327 Gaming Monitor 165hz 1ms WQHD&quot; description=&quot;The PXC327 Gaming Screen is a cutting edge display with AMD Freesync Premium tech that takes your gaming to the next level. 165Hz refresh rate. 1ms MPRT (response time).&quot; url=&quot;www.autonomous.ai/electronics/PXC327-gaming-screen-by-pixio&quot; image=&quot;https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/product/galleries/1651.2146-Image_about_PCX327_Gaming_Screen_by_Pixio_3-1635332387688.jpg&quot; btnText=&quot;Shop now&quot;][/BannerProduct]</p>

<p dir="ltr">Besides the curved screen&#39;s added style and looks, the curvature provides the perfect viewing angle and protects your eyes from any strain. It also comes with an eye saver mode and a 3-year warranty. You can get a great deal during the Labor Day gaming monitor sale.</p>

<h3 dir="ltr">3. PX275C Prime</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="PX275C Prime - Labor Day monitor sale" loading="lazy" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220825/Best-Labor-Day-Monitor-Sales--Deals-for-Gaming--Working_40b6b4dd581.webp" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Among the many&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics" >computing and electronics</a> Labor Day sales,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/ourblog/best-curved-monitor-for-programming" >coding monitors</a> will sell fast because, on regular days, these monitors can seriously rip you off your hard-earned money. Check out this amazing deal on one of the best monitors by Pixio. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/gaming-screen-px275c-prime-by-pixio" >PX275C Prime</a> Monitor is all you need on your work table for fast, efficient program runs and quick response rates.</p>

<p dir="ltr">[BannerProduct title=&quot;Pixio Monitor PX275C Prime&quot; subTitle=&quot;Pixio Monitor PX275C Prime&quot; description=&quot;PX275C Prime is a 100Hz gaming monitor, equipped with a visually stunning 27 inch, WQHD edge-to-edge IPS display. Perfect for work and play. 4ms MPRT (response time). Wider 122 percent sRGB color gamut.&quot; url=&quot;https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/gaming-screen-px275c-prime-by-pixio&quot; image=&quot;https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/product/image/gaming-screen-px275c-prime-by-pixio-1679.2206-1638978503628.jpg&quot; btnText=&quot;Shop now&quot;][/BannerProduct]</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">The HDR-compatible monitor screen has a 100Hz refresh rate and a 4ms response time. The 27 inches glass display works with an eye saver mode, and while the colors feel vibrant, they don&#39;t damage your sensitive eyes in any way. The free sync and G-sync compatibility option works well with many games, external devices, and programs. It is one of the fastest selling Labor Day computer monitor sales, so check out before the stock runs out.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">4. PXC325 Curved Screen</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="PXC325 Curved Screen" loading="lazy" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220825/Best-Labor-Day-Monitor-Sales--Deals-for-Gaming--Working_5179ceac5ca.webp" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Among the many&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/sale" >Labor Day Sales</a> and Labor Day monitor deals, check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/gaming-screen-pxc325-by-pixio" >PXC325</a> by Pixio for competitive technology and a great viewing screen. The screen is a 31.5 inches curved glass with a bezel display, and the HDR-compatible features ensure smooth working and real-time display.</p>

<p dir="ltr">[BannerProduct title=&quot;Pixio Monitor PXC325&quot; subTitle=&quot;PXC325 Curved Screen&quot; description=&quot;This&nbsp; 31.5-inch curved glass, thin bezel display is equipped with a 165Hz and 1500R Curved VA Panel for an excellent viewing experience with a slim, bezel-less form factor.&quot; url=&quot;https://www.autonomous.ai/electronics/gaming-screen-pxc325-by-pixio&quot; image=&quot;https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/product/galleries/1676.2202-image_of_Gaming_Screen_PXC325_by_Pixio-1638526307752.jpg&quot; btnText=&quot;Shop now&quot;][/BannerProduct]</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">With this screen, you will get a response time of 1ms and a 165Hz response rate. These two features make it suitable for multiple applications such as work and gaming. The 1500R curved panel gives an excellent viewing angle and engages your peripheral vision for a better experience and reduced eye strain.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">How to Choose the Best Computer Monitor Deal?</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Most models in our ratings perform well in this area, making display quality&mdash;possibly the most crucial monitor feature&mdash;not a big source of concern. But while picking a monitor, you should also consider the following elements.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Resolution</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Resolution" loading="lazy" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220825/Best-Labor-Day-Monitor-Sales--Deals-for-Gaming--Working_656a43893ea.webp" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">The number of visual components, or pixels, that make up an image is referred to as a monitor&#39;s resolution. Today, 1920x1080, also known as 1080p or Full HD, is the most popular resolution. More content can fit on the screen with higher resolution since it allows for smaller text and image sizes. When working with photos and graphics, higher resolution is preferable.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Screen Size</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">Monitor screens are measured diagonally, much like TVs. When the screen size increases, the price typically increases, so consider your budget and available space. The standard screen size is 20 inches or a few under, which can deliver the basic functions and be taken from room to room due to its portable design. This size is also sufficient if you are opting for multi-screen setups. However, a larger screen size might be suitable for gamers and programmers.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Refresh Rate</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="Refresh Rate" loading="lazy" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20220825/Best-Labor-Day-Monitor-Sales--Deals-for-Gaming--Working_744221a3f96.webp" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">This displays, in hertz, the frequency with which your monitor updates with new data each second (Hz). Images are better, smoother, and less jerky when numbers are larger. Gamers need a display with the lowest response time possible and a refresh rate of at least 75 Hz. If you&#39;re not gaming, a refresh rate of 60 Hz is sufficient.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Price</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">The price is bound to be higher for products like monitors, which involve a lot of complexity and design. It is also true that cheap things come with limited features and life while expensive gadgets are designed to last and provide more quality to your work. This doesn&#39;t mean you should drain your bank of all the savings to get a properly functioning screen.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2be5ce5c-7fff-347c-4cab-5038dee7c52a">For monitors and accessories, price match and comparison are two things that will deliver the right results. Check out multiple brands and deals to find the best one. You can also shop during the sale season when many famous brands make huge sales. For Pixio monitor screens in all categories, check out the upcoming Autonomous Labor Day Sales.</span></p>

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Gaming Monitor

Monitor sales will be huge this Labor Day because many brands are putting forward their best deals. Here is all you need to know about Labor Day monitor sales.

Best Labor Day Monitor Sales and How To Choose One

Best Labor Day Monitor Sales & Deals for Gaming & Working

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">Our terms and conditions may be posted on the site during the promotion only and are referenced herein.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse any disputes that do not follow our Terms and Conditions at any time.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">This promotion shall be offered on a &ldquo;first come first serve&rdquo; basis and may be ended early in case the item is out of stock.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Entry period</h2>

<ul>
	<li role="presentation"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">US only: 10am, ET (from Dec 13 - 19)</span></li>
</ul>

<h2 dir="ltr">Promotion trial &amp; return policy</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">Please note that the trial &amp; return policy </span>does NOT apply to these promotion products&mdash;and the warranty policy is guaranteed. Hence no Return or Exchange is accepted under any circumstance.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-19f23a14-7fff-d909-c5ef-f0d6763dc072">Due to logistical constraints, once orders have shipped, they can&rsquo;t be canceled. We are sorry to inform that the promotion will NOT be applied for&nbsp;</span><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">A</span>laska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Discount code application terms and conditions</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">Our discount codes and referral codes are not applicable for products on promotion. Codes are applicable for full-price products in your order and only one code can be used per order.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">Store credit is applicable for products on sale. </span>However, the credit applied can NOT&nbsp;exceed $200.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">This promotion </span>is not applicable for purchases of already discounted items available to our business customers. However, business customers can exclusively access Christmas deals prior to non-business customers. Other promotions cannot be applied to sale products.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">If you would like to change discount codes for orders placed during this promotion, you will need to cancel the order, then insert a new one with the correct information.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Changes in Terms &amp; Conditions</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">Autonomous may change the Terms &amp; Conditions at any time. You are responsible for checking these Terms &amp; Conditions from time to time for any changes. If you continue to participate after we post changes to these Terms of Service, you are signifying your acceptance of the new terms.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-46544579-7fff-0f33-6a19-897ac9e9cce2">Autonomous&#39; decisions on all matters related to the promotion will be final and decisive.&nbsp; Autonomous will not be liable for any claims made by you, or for third party claims, or losses of any nature, including but not limited to, any loss of profits, loss of expectations, indirect, special, or other damages, and any related claim of any nature, including direct, indirect, third consequential party, consequential damages or other harm caused by or related to this promotion.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">We all know Autonomous Black Friday is a great time to do your holiday shopping, or just to score a great deal and treat yourself to something you&rsquo;ve had your eye on. For people who&rsquo;ve transitioned to working from home, Autonomous Black Friday is also a great opportunity to pick up some fantastic home office tools that can benefit not just your productivity, but your health and mindset as well.</span></p>

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">But what if we told you that this year you don&rsquo;t have to wait until Black Friday?&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span><img alt="banner" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20211102/0._banner740dbb016c.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></span></p>

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Unlike any year before, Autonomous is putting on specials for a month-long Black Friday event It&rsquo;s our biggest Black Friday ever&mdash;a month of Black Friday&mdash;and we&rsquo;ve got a lot of incredible office tools you&rsquo;ll definitely want to add to your wish list.&nbsp;</span></p>

<p><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">These are tools like height adjustable desks, which easily adjust to sitting or standing positions, and come in different sizes to fit even a tiny inner city apartment. Beyond office furniture, we&rsquo;ll also be featuring deals on everyday office and gaming gear that can help you stay organized, reduce clutter, and give your space a more personalized touch to make it really feel like your own.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">This year, give the gift of durable, long-lasting, and stylish office tools and gaming gear from the Autonomous Black Friday month of sales. We&rsquo;ve partnered with trusted vendors to deliver a greater variety of high quality products than ever before, which gives you tons of great choices and ensures you&rsquo;ll find the product that fits your needs uniquely.&nbsp;</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Daily deals</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Every day, we&rsquo;ll be featuring a standout item from our catalogue, offering limited quantities at a lower price than usual. The earlier you shop, the better deal you&rsquo;ll get!</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">In addition to our special deals for different products every day, we&rsquo;ll have an </span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/sale" >ongoing sale</a> where you can check out everything discounted as part of our month of Black Friday promotion. As an added bonus, you could score a $9 deal on our featured item at random times throughout the day. If you see it pop up on our website, be sure to check out immediately so you can snag it before someone else does.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">We&rsquo;ll be featuring Autonomous Black Friday products like our new </span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks/smartdesk-hybrid" >SmartDesk Connect</a>, which is a desk that can be controlled via a convenient app which remembers your user preferences and can automatically control your desk height based on your custom sit-stand schedule. This means you can sit and stand for set times throughout the day, without having to worry about your schedule or remember when to lift or lower your desk. This desk makes the perfect gift for anyone who needs a rock solid foundation for their home office.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Additionally, we&rsquo;ll be featuring our </span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/pods" >Pod</a> products. Pod is an all-in-one prefabricated solution that gives you the ability to set up a separate multi-purpose space in your own back yard. No need to deal with expensive contractors, red tape, and the months of planning and construction you&rsquo;d normally need to add a room to your house. You can set up Pod in just a few hours and enjoy the benefits for years.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">We&rsquo;ll also feature our incredible lineup of office chairs, including the ErgoChair, as well as chairs customized for gamers. Give your back the support it needs to work or game for hours on end, without feeling fatigue or pain. It&rsquo;s the perfect gift for anyone you know who needs a fantastic, highly adjustable solution for their home office or gaming setup.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Additional terms</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Our month of Black Friday deals will start at morning every day for customers who login with their company </span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/employees?source=%22blog%22" >Employee Purchase Program accounts</a>. Create your Autonomous account now to get a better deal at an earlier time!&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Discount codes and referral codes are not applicable for products on sale, and discounts cannot be stacked.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Black Friday Promotional Offers are only valid on the Autonomous official website and cannot be applied or redeemed elsewhere.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">All Autonomous Black Friday prices are as shown on the site at their discounted rate.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">All purchases are &quot;first come, first serve&quot;, which means another customer could complete checkout of limited stock products before you. Be sure to complete the checkout process completely to get your product at the sale price, as all items are sold in limited quantities.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Influencer gift codes, cashback and much more</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><img alt="" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20211102/much_more21d637ba59.jpg" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Customers also have the option to receive cashback. After making a purchase, if they share the information on social media to receive email instructions to gain cashback from our partner - MyConstant.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">We also have many different activities on social media to celebrate Black Friday month. Make sure to check out on our activities on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/autonomousdotai" rel="”nofollow”" >Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/autonomousdotai/" rel="”nofollow”" >Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/autonomousdotai" rel="”nofollow”" >Twitter</a>, Linkedin and our brand new TikTok channel to receive exclusive information about our promotional program.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-32b124b3-7fff-d8fd-016d-ab283f0dd3fb">Autonomous Black Friday sales are the best way to get Black Friday office furniture for your friends and loved ones this holiday season. It&rsquo;s an entire month of deals on Black Friday office chairs, Black Friday office desks, and other great Black Friday online deals. Autonomous discounts are happening every day this month, so keep an eye out for all our great Autonomous sales every day.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Where do you want to go in the future? What is the position you envision yourself in long-term speaking? If the answer to these questions is still unclear, perhaps you haven&#39;t taken some time to organize your thoughts and start making a proper career development plan. With a career plan, you can keep your thought train &quot;wishful,&quot; It is also the best way to get started.</span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">What is a career plan?</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">A career development plan is meant to help you create your professional life. This way, you can customize your strategy so that you can achieve your career goals. However, this concept is also applicable to companies, not only individually.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Let&#39;s take it to an organizational context. We can say that a career development plan for employees is meant to &quot;assist&quot; the employees present within a business to achieve their career goals. So, in summary, we can consider it </span>an addition to that specific individual&rsquo;s career and aspirations. It takes into account short-term and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/ourblog/setting-long-term-career-goals-with-8-examples">long-range occupational goals</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img loading="lazy" alt="What is a career plan?" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210904/5-steps-career-development-plan214501e6c69.jpg" /></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Getting started</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">If you&rsquo;re already thinking of career development plan ideas, you can start by submitting an employee satisfaction survey at your workplace. This way, you can start by&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/ourblog/tips-of-evaluating-team-performance">evaluating team performance</a> and <a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/ourblog/employee-performance-management-definition-practices">employee performance</a> and figuring out what members of the workforce are putting more weight into their career development. Self-assessment is another good tool you can utilize for this purpose.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Furthermore, remember that&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/ourblog/cultural-diversity-in-the-workplace">cultural diversity in the workplace</a> may also have an impact on their mindset, and their needs and goals are likely aligned with their beliefs.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">If you&rsquo;ve decided that the employee satisfaction survey is the best way to go, please consider asking unambiguous questions that can help you figure out what your employees really want for their future.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">The reason why you should invest in your employees</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">According to statistics, at least 26 percent of </span><a href="https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-signs-your-employees-feel-undervalued/" rel="nofollow">employees feel underrated</a> in their current roles. Thus, a great part of the workforce feels like their work isn&rsquo;t being recognized as it should &ndash; or even worse, most employees feel like they are not being heard.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">When someone doesn&#39;t feel valued and respected, it can escalate into bigger problems. For example, it is known that one of the primary reasons why a person renounces their employment is because there is a lack of growth opportunities and professional development.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Investing in your employees is beneficial for both parties as they will be with you for a longer period. In addition, they will acquire better skills, which will help your organization grow even further when you least expect it.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span><img loading="lazy" alt="The reason why you should invest in your employees" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210904/5-steps-career-development-plan32ffa2dfc19.jpg" /></span></p>

<h2 dir="ltr">How to write a career development plan: 5 steps</h2>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Once you learn why it is important to consider your employees&#39; needs and goals, it is time to start taking action. Unfortunately, many leaders don&#39;t know where to start, but there are only five steps you need to follow while you&#39;re trying to create a career development plan for employees.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">First step: What are your business goals?</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Before you officially sit down and start writing down the career development plan, it is necessary to analyze your business goals so that you can align the company&rsquo;s needs with the necessities of your employees. Here you should take into account both short-term and long-term objectives.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Once you start evaluating the situation, it will become clearer to you what abilities and knowledge you&rsquo;ll need to make your company achieve the results you want.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">It is possible that you have some hidden talent in your business. However, you will never figure out so if you don&#39;t put time and effort into employee development. Additionally, writing a career development plan may also help you save time and money while training newcomers, as you may be able to retain top talent in the long term.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">In other words, </span>this step will help you figure out what employees are ready to advance in their careers.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img loading="lazy" alt="How to write a career development plan: 5 steps" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210904/5-steps-career-development-plan426d3cb8354.jpg" /></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Second step: Start communicating with your employees and let them know your expectations.</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">If you take into account the list written above, it will be time to let them know about your expectations and plans. You can do this by scheduling a meeting or sending them an email based on your preferences. However, during the first meeting, you should not go into detail about everything you want to achieve.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Here you should ask them about where they want to be in the short-term and long-term, what their dream job would be, the areas where they have troubles, and so on. Everything that may be helpful for you to identify what opportunities you can offer them and what role the company will play in those plans.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span><img loading="lazy" alt="Start communicating with your employees and let them know your expectations." src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210904/5-steps-career-development-plan5099d6f1478.jpg" /></span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Third step: Each plan should be based on a specific employee.</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Career development plans should be based on a specific person. Thus, you should work on personalizing it for each employee you think is ready for advancing in their careers. Furthermore, you shouldn&#39;t mistake potential for readiness. An employee may have the </span>potential for a determining role, but they may not be ready for it yet.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">That being said, you should now start thinking about the skills and goals (both professional and personal) that will help each member of the workforce unlock their hidden talent.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">Some of the professional objectives you can take into account are, for instance, new projects they can take part in, certifications they may be available to acquire, or a seminar they can assist to. Remember that each person is different, so that the same plan won&#39;t work for two individuals.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span><img loading="lazy" alt="Each plan should be based on a specific employee." src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210904/5-steps-career-development-plan69d813ccca5.jpg" /></span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Fourth step: Take into account different development types.</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">You&#39;ve identified what the objectives are. It is time to continue and identify how you can help your employees achieve those goals. At this point, it is hugely recommended to be as flexible as possible, as people have different learning methods and processes.</span></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">For instance, this could happen via local networking groups, working together with an expert, or assigning special projects.</span></p>

<h3 dir="ltr">Fifth Step: Create a realistic plan and follow it accordingly.</h3>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">At this point, you and the employee must&#39;ve already decided to get moving. It is important to leave the door open for the employees to contribute with diverse ideas for their individual plans. </span>It is important for the employee to know your expectations and why this process is beneficial for both parties.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><img loading="lazy" alt="Create a realistic plan and follow it accordingly" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210904/5-steps-career-development-plan751b645bc19.jpg" /></p>

<p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-59a8b164-7fff-26d9-178c-07503fb63e29">You can start testing out their new skills at the workplace after training. However, as you&#39;re spending time on money on them, you need to make sure that you&#39;re getting a good return on investment.</span></p>

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<blockquote>
<p>Nothing excites us more than empowering small business entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in a way they never could before.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Founded in South Carolina in 2008,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ceterus.com/" rel="nofollow" >Ceterus</a>&nbsp;has taken an innovative approach to accounting using AI and machine learning to provide companies with time-saving and result-oriented solutions. Curated for quick and reliable efficiency, it&rsquo;s no wonder that Ceterus has had such a meteoric rise in their industry.</p>

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<h2>In your view, what helps you stand out and consistently attract businesses to use Ceterus?</h2>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="ceterus b" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/11._ceterus_bc1e3af8450.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></p>

<p>Our done-for-you accounting solution makes accurate and timely accounting a result to be expected&mdash;not just another tool or department our customers have to manage. Our reporting platform provides critical insight into the financial health of the business and includes benchmarks against relevant peers, cash forecasting, and daily performance dashboards. Combining done-for-you accounting with benchmarked reporting empowers business owners to focus on their business.</p>

<h2>How do you maintain the strong attention to detail Ceterus is famous for and manage the delicate balance between quality and quantity as you continue to scale?</h2>

<p>Leveraging technology is the key to our ability to scale. Manual tasks that can lead to errors are automated through our Edge platform that is integrated with QuickBooks. Our accountants provide human oversight as another layer to ensure accuracy.</p>

<h2>What are you most proud of regarding your team?</h2>

<p>Ceterites, as we call our team at Ceterus, are hyper focused on RESULTS. It is one of our core values and is a part of everything we do. Ceterites go above and beyond on a daily basis for our customers to ensure we deliver RESULTS to empower our entrepreneur customers.</p>

<h2>How would you describe your company culture in a sentence?</h2>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="ceterus c" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/11._ceterus_cca8d489ba7.jpg" /></p>

<p>Our company culture is all about RESULTS&mdash;it is at the core of everything we do.</p>
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<h2>How do you build and maintain such a pleasant working environment in an industry notorious for its arduous/tedious grind?</h2>

<p>Because we use AI and machine learning to automate many of the manual tasks historically involved with accounting, our technology is helping us change the perception of the industry. We also love to have fun at work&mdash;which means everything from bring your dog to work days, complimentary lunches, to enjoying a boat ride on the Charleston harbor. We celebrate the wins whenever we can</p>

<h2>Tell us about a defining &lsquo;aha!&rsquo; moment (if there was a particular moment) where your company experienced noticeable growth.</h2>

<p>CPA firms took notice of the value we are delivering small business entrepreneurs, and realized the value of our platform for their firms to automate the manual, time consuming and error prone data entry tasks so they could focus more on their clients in a consultative capacity. This led to us developing Ceterus Edge for Accountants, which has been a huge driver of growth in addition to our core focus.</p>

<h2>What are some misconceptions about your industry?</h2>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="ceterus d" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/11._ceterus_dfc584f272e.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></p>

<p>One misconception is that accountants will be replaced by AI and robots. AI and robots will make accountants more productive and help them alleviate the manual tasks from their daily workload. This will only continue to evolve as technology improves. Accountants&rsquo; jobs will become less tedious and less about entering data and more about analyzing data. It will empower accountants to leverage their professional knowledge, not just their work ethic.</p>

<h2>What can you tell us about your company that we couldn&rsquo;t find out anywhere else?</h2>

<p>Ceterus comes from the Latin word meaning &quot;the rest&quot; (think: et cetera). We chose this name because we empower entrepreneurs by taking accounting off their plate so they can focus on&nbsp;<em>the rest</em>&nbsp;of their business.</p>

<h2>How do you envision the future of Ceterus?</h2>

<p>We will continue to leverage technology and be a part of the rapid change in the accounting industry. One that includes continuous accounting, not just a snapshot in time, and be more forward looking. Accounting has historically explained what happened in the past. AI and machine learning, paired with quality data (including historical financials, industry benchmarks, geographic information, and non-financial KPIs) will make accounting systems able to not only show the past, but also suggest actions to be more profitable in the future. We are excited to be on the leading edge of this shift.</p>

<h2>Our goal for the future is to continue to...</h2>

<p>Empower entrepreneurs. Nothing excites us more than empowering small business entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in a way they never could before. Small businesses make up about 99 percent of businesses in the American economy and employ 50 percent of the American workforce. This is a largely untapped market of 28 million businesses that need and want our help.</p>

<h2>Why did you choose Autonomous?</h2>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="ceterus e" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/11._ceterus_ebeb21cd013.jpg" /></p>

<p>Our Ceterites&rsquo; happiness and health is important to us. Our decision to go with standing desks was suggested by the team, and we listened.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/" >Autonomous</a>&nbsp;had what we were looking for and we have happily referred other companies to Autonomous.</p>
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<p>With our focus on making it easy for people to do the right things, we change the dynamic for everyone, including our founders, leaders, and employees.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>A feel-good t-shirt and accessory apparel brand founded by 2 brothers in 1994, &#39;<a href="https://www.lifeisgood.com/" rel="nofollow" >Life is Good</a>&#39;&nbsp;took a simple yet sometimes overlooked idea and nurtured it into a burgeoning business. Illustrating an inspiring can-do story the world needs more of, their brand and their unique approach to office culture is something that we can all learn and grow from.</p>

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<h2>What is unique about your company?</h2>

<p>Every company, every brand, every organization is unique. What makes Life is Good unique is that, unlike many founder-led start-ups, we&rsquo;ve grown and thrived, still dedicated to the same mission, with the founders still here to inspire us daily. While we love change and the challenges that come with it, we are clear and focused on what will never change. We have co-created a brand and a belief system with a timeless message expressed through original art and shared with the world on &ldquo;canvasses&rdquo; known as t-shirts, hats and other products.</p>

<h2>What are you most proud of regarding your team?</h2>

<p>I am grateful (and proud) to be part of several teams.<br />
The Good Vibe Tribe is our name for the global community of Optimists who believe what we believe: Life is good and optimism is a choice. When we choose to see the good in ourselves, others and the world, we have a healthier, happier life. I&rsquo;m excited to have found &ldquo;my tribe&rdquo; and to know we transcend any label normally applied to humans. And maybe extraterrestrials, who knows.<br />
The Life is Good team &mdash; 180 of us &mdash; work to spread the power of Optimism. We are a tiny force for good in the world. I love the range of smiles and stories I get when I tell people where I work. I&rsquo;m proud that we always strive to use our Superpowers (Openness, Gratitude, Courage, Fun, Humor, Creativity, Compassion, Simplicity, Authenticity and Love) at work.</p>

<p>The Optimistic People Team is our name for what other companies call Human Resources. There are 5 of us and, together, we make it easy for our people to do the right things. I think of us as the oil in the engine of Life is Good. We don&rsquo;t need to be the shiny paint or the hood ornament on the vehicle of our brand. We get to quietly and seamlessly make everything else work well.<br />
The Playmaker Team &mdash; our social mission of 25 years supports those who are the &ldquo;playmakers&rdquo; in the lives of children struggling with the impact of poverty, violence and illness. Every employee is trained to be a Playmaker. This amazing connection strengthens our culture and our commitment to one another in ways words can&rsquo;t express.</p>

<h2>In your view, what was the biggest challenge your business ever faced and what was learned from it?</h2>

<p><img loading="lazy" alt="LIG" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/13._Life_is_Good_bb2bdaa9809.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></p>

<p>We have big challenges every year. Bring &rsquo;em on! They make us think and debate and challenge and learn and be intentional about our actions. Not comfortable but very necessary.<br />
The biggest challenge we face &mdash; and we&rsquo;re rising to the challenge every day &mdash; is staying true to our vision and mission. We have so many options to use the Life is Good name for causes, on products, in the news &mdash; and we are strategic about what to pursue. We choose the conversations we join. We choose the business we will walk away from because it may not line up with our values. We&rsquo;ve made mistakes and have learned at least as much from them as we do from the good decisions we&rsquo;ve made.</p>

<h2>How do you maintain positivity amongst your team?</h2>

<p>I have a secret algorithm I use when hiring team members. It&rsquo;s something I learned as an imaginative 8-year-old desperately trying to make magical potions from household ingredients like cornstarch and toothpaste.<br />
You can&rsquo;t get out what you don&rsquo;t put in. We hire people who are happy, curious and smart. Happy people look for reasons to be happy. We have plenty for them to see. When you work with happy people, you&rsquo;re more likely to be happy, too. Happy is magical in the workplace. Smiles are the international symbol of &ldquo;I&rsquo;m glad to see you!&rdquo;.<br />
Curious people ask questions constantly and they usually start with &ldquo;why&rdquo;. They are the root-cause finders and the problem-solvers a scrappy brand needs to get stuff done. Smart people, if happy and curious, make us feel good about everything. Human nature, genetics, the future of the world. Gotta have them around. When you work with smart people, you learn constantly.<br />
If we hire well and bring smart, happy, curious people to Life is Good with those three characteristics, they will smile, learn and grow. The company can&rsquo;t grow if people won&rsquo;t.</p>
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<h2>What are some misconceptions about your area of expertise?</h2>

<p>It depends on who you ask. Sometimes the function formerly known as HR gets a bad rap. We may be viewed as the corporate version of the principal&rsquo;s office or the police station. We are often the most heavily-regulated function and it can be daunting for an entrepreneurial leader to navigate all the laws and potential legal hazards of hiring and employing people. With our focus on making it easy for people to do the right things, we change the dynamic for everyone, including our founders, leaders, and employees. It guides our choices for technology, workplace enhancements, communication &mdash; everything.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/" >Autonomous</a>&nbsp;is an example of one of our better choices. By designing affordable, functional, ergonomically correct workspaces people love to use, we created a huge win for our team.</p>

<h2>Tell us about a defining &lsquo;aha!&rsquo; moment where your company experienced growth &mdash; financially or culturally.</h2>

<p>I love telling this story! We were in the second year of the search for our first ever President. We sought a leader who would grasp the depth of our message and social mission. Someone who demonstrated all ten Superpowers. A leader who had led businesses and people to accomplish more than they thought possible. We found her under our noses. Lisa Tanzer had been a volunteer for our Kids Foundation from inception. She went on to create a successful career in marketing, branding, and leadership. We hired her to run marketing for a year and got to know her through the way she led the team every day. As the search progressed, we found ourselves comparing every candidate to Lisa. When we announced her promotion to President, everyone jumped up and cheered! Since she became President, we have achieved measurable improvements in our culture, our business results and have reinstated a bonus plan for every employee.</p>

<h2>How would you describe your company culture in a sentence?</h2>

<p>The conversation is the culture and is co-created by everyone who works here, every day.</p>

<h2>What can you tell us about your company that we couldn&rsquo;t find out anywhere else?</h2>

<p>Lots of us love to sing and make music. Few of us are any good at either. We have a house band at work. The members (and the music) change as people come and go. We&rsquo;re hoping for a sax player soon.</p>

<h2>Why did you choose Autonomous?</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="LIG" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/13._Life_is_Good_c8fe4e0b708.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>

<p>We were looking for one source that could provide simple, attractive, affordable, adaptable, ergonomic, height-adjustable, non-staining, durable workstations and seating for 180 people who never agree on anything. Sound like fun? Nope.<br />
The office furniture in our Boston office was gorgeous and uncomfortable, impractical, hard to use, impossible to clean and generated more complaints than any other aspect of our work environment. In Hudson, New Hampshire, our workstations had been around for decades and it showed. Our quest: make everyone happy with one option.<br />
We scoured the globe and found Autonomous, then a start-up with a great product. To our delight, our CEO loved the modern look and before anyone could ask any questions, we made the commitment to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks" >standing desks</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs" >egonomic chairs</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-accessories/anti-fatigue-mat" >standing mats</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-chairs/ergonomic-stool" >ergonomic stools</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-accessories/filing-cabinet" >filing cabinets</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/office-accessories/cable-tray" >cable trays</a>&nbsp;and more.<br />
In our next Culture Survey, our people told us how much they appreciate their new workstations. We achieved the impossible and satisfied everyone except one dude who insisted on keeping his old chair. Not bad.</p>

<h2>How do you envision the future?</h2>

<p>That is one of my favorite questions! I believe in the innate goodness and unstoppable creativity of humans. Our future, like our past, will be full of surprises that, today, we can only imagine.<br />
Just 15 years ago, we had a separate device for each of these activities: making a call, reading a book, taking a photo, listening to music, navigating a city, paying for purchases, measuring our heart rate, composing a song, watching a movie and shining a light on our keyhole at night. Now? We do it all &mdash; sometimes simultaneously &mdash; with one device that fits in a pocket.<br />
The problems that plague us as a human community today will be solved by the generations taking the baton from our hands. I believe optimism will be the fuel for our fantastic future.</p>
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An ergonomic and out-of-the-box mindset is part of what has made Life Is Good a successful apparel maker since they began all the way back in 1994.

Life Is Good Brings Inspiring Apparel To Their Customers

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<p>We want people to know and feel that they are appreciated and we want this space to work as best for them as it can.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>Located in the heart of Menlo Park, home to Facebook HQ and arguably one of the world&rsquo;s most successful entrepreneurial spaces in the world,&nbsp;<a href="https://innerstatecowork.com/" rel="nofollow" >Innerstate Coworking</a>&nbsp;is owned and operated by an amazing couple focused on giving small-businesses the perfect place to fulfill their visions. They&rsquo;ve managed to provide an open space where companies of all industries can afford to chase risk and accomplish their best work simultaneously together and independently. In doing so, they&rsquo;ve established themselves as movers and shakers in the best sense.</p>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="Innerstate" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/12._Innerstate_Coworking_b5360158b4c.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>

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<h2>What is the story behind &ldquo;Innerstate&rdquo;?</h2>

<p>We started Innerstate because my wife, Meg, started a private practice and needed a space to work. Real Estate was expensive for a solo practitioner so I learned about the growing coworking model and thought this is what we need to do. So many others struggle to find space, either due to cost, or due to the length of terms. We wanted to be a part of the solution.</p>

<h2>Can you tell us more about &quot;Work where you feel welcome&quot;, achieving a balance between mental wellness and high-intensity work performance?</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="Innerstate" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/12._Innerstate_Coworking_c9cc5fb6ea3.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>

<p>There are a lot of growing coworking spaces and all have their own unique vibe when you walk through the doors. We wanted to design a place that felt warm and inviting. We didn&rsquo;t want it to feel like your living room but also didn&rsquo;t want to feel like a boring sterile office. So we feel we blended the two nicely and provided a &ldquo;welcoming&rdquo; feeling when you walk in and get to work! Also we welcome people from all industries and we wanted to build a close community. We are owner operated, so Meg and I run the space. We want people to know and feel that they are appreciated and we want this space to work as best for them as it can. We want them to feel welcome!</p>

<h2>In your view, what helps you stand out and consistently attract communities of entrepreneurs, creatives and technology professionals?</h2>

<p>We have a great location surrounded by some of the biggest tech companies today. So it&rsquo;s a buzz of entrepreneurship and creative professionals all around us. People love the different conference rooms and meeting options, along with a quiet and professional place to build their companies with flexible options to grow. We are owner operated and want you to succeed!</p>

<h2>What was the biggest challenge your business has ever faced doing coworking space in Menlo Park and what was learned from it?</h2>

<p>Getting found. Marketing and building our &ldquo;brand&rdquo; sure comes with its challenges. We continue to learn and have fun exploring and testing new ways to connect to our target market.</p>

<h2>Tell us about a defining &lsquo;aha!&rsquo; moment (if there was a particular moment) where your company experienced noticeable growth.</h2>

<p>For the first 6 months the space was open, I was working another full time job while Meg was managing the space and growing her practice. Once her practice grew a bit more I left my job to run and manage Innerstate full time. We are owner operated and it&rsquo;s been an incredible journey so far.</p>
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<div>
<h2>What do you think is the most important component in maintaining a creative and motivated environment in your workspace?</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="Innerstate" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/12._Innerstate_Coworking_d8d6bbcb209.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>

<p>Interaction with your members. Get to know them and learn from them. People work in different ways. So being open to suggestions and adjusting along the way is key. You have to be able to move and react. The space should constantly be reinvented to maximize its full potential to meet the needs of the community.</p>

<h2>What are some misconceptions about your industry?</h2>

<p>That it&rsquo;s a fad. I believe it&rsquo;s here to stay. Long term traditional leases just don&rsquo;t make as much sense anymore. Not for small startups or companies looking to open up remote locations.</p>

<h2>What&rsquo;s exciting news that you have observed recently in Menlo Park?</h2>

<p>There are a lot of companies moving into the area as some of the other towns around are getting full. As Mountain View and Palo Alto continue to get over saturated, Menlo Park is another great place to build a business and have direct access to all that Silicon Valley has to offer.</p>

<h2>What can you tell us about your workspace that we couldn&rsquo;t find out anywhere else?</h2>

<p>We are owner operated which helps set us apart from others. Meg and I designed the space and put together every piece of furniture ourselves. We truly are building Innerstate from the ground up and has been a fun journey. We&rsquo;re here to build community and help individuals and companies do their best work! We love connecting with our members and getting to know them and what their passion projects are that they&rsquo;re working on. Oh and we always have a full candy bowl!</p>

<h2>How do you envision the future?</h2>

<p>We&rsquo;re looking toward continued growth and expansion. Continuing to blur the lines between mental health and wellness and big business. Making it more mainstream and accepted to focus on as part of a business&rsquo;s culture. We want to continue growing our community and promoting Innerstate in multiple locations as a place where anyone is welcome to work on themselves and their business. We take care of the office space so people can focus solely on growing their businesses!</p>

<h2>Why did you choose Autonomous?</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="InnerState" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210903/12._Innerstate_Coworking_efe0d6ff7a0.jpg" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>

<p><a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/" >Autonomous</a>&nbsp;has been great. We have over 50 desks, chairs, and filing cabinets throughout the space. We have the white/white desks and some gray and green chairs. They are clean and sturdy looking. They really give the space a professional aesthetic. Members rave about the stand/sit capabilities and is utilized quite often. The price point is great for the quality of the desk you get. As we continue to expand, Autonomous will be the first place I go to help furnish Innerstate.</p>
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The Innerstate team, based in San Francisco’s Menlo Park, are a group of professionals who value flexibility and ergonomics in their workstation setup.

Innerstate Works In Ergonomic Coworking Spaces To Meet Their Needs

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<p>Providing the best experience possible to insurance agents is everyone&rsquo;s key focus at NextGen Leads.</p>
</blockquote>

<h2>What is the secret ingredient that has attracted so many big companies to use your services?</h2>

<p>Providing the best experience possible to insurance agents is everyone&rsquo;s key focus at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nextgenleads.com/" rel="nofollow" >NextGen Leads</a>. Our focus on customer experience is the root reason our founder and CEO, Chris Kelly, started the company and why insurance companies of all sizes use our services.</p>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="secret ingredients" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210901/3._nextgen-leads_bec2bf55fd7.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></div>

<h2>Where did the inception for NextGen Leads come from? Did the idea arise out of personal or familiar experiences with limitations of the market offerings at the time?</h2>

<p>The inception for NextGen Leads came directly from Chris Kelly&rsquo;s personal experience with buying insurance leads. Chris oversaw marketing and lead buying efforts at a health insurance agency and grew frustrated with the outdated platforms and the lack of customer-focused business practices he encountered.<br />
With the aim of building a platform he wished for as an agency owner and improving the lead buying process from beginning to end, NextGen was born. The rest is a story of relentless hard work, recruiting a talented team, and establishing a California-based call center. Now we have over 100 employees and are continuing to grow!</p>

<h2>Tell us about the defining moment where your company experienced growth. (Sharing growth strategy or experience)</h2>

<p>One of our most defining moments of growth was when our call center and sales team outgrew our 4,000 square foot office. In June 2017, Chris cut the red ribbon to our new 15,000 square foot call center location in San Diego. Meanwhile, we established our first official sales office on the outskirts of downtown. Fast forward to today, our call center is continuing to grow into their largely expanded space, while our sales and development team has recently moved into a brand new 8,000 square foot, modern office space in the heart of downtown San Diego. Since 2014, we have grown to over 100 employees, 1,454% three-year revenue growth, and have landed a spot-on INC 500&rsquo;s list.</p>

<h2>How have you managed to maintain the same values and high-quality service across a broad spectrum of industries?</h2>

<p>Our proven marketing, development, and sales strategies were built to be transferable between multiple industries. Once we saw immediate success with the launch of our health insurance vertical, it became our goal to alleviate the lead buying pain points in as many industries as possible. Since then, we have expanded into Medicare and Auto Insurance.</p>

<h2>What are you most proud of regarding your team?</h2>

<p>We are most proud of our company culture and our team&rsquo;s dedication to ensuring a positive customer experience. Our team goes to great lengths to ensure the satisfaction of customer service and profitability of their lead campaigns. They work tirelessly to make client campaigns highly successful and collaborate with clients to improve each subsequent campaign. They know that believing in these fundamental goals will provide success for both clients and NextGen Leads.</p>

<h2>What is the biggest challenge your team ever faced and what was learned from it?</h2>

<p>The biggest challenge our team faces are the negative connotations around lead vendors. Just as Chris experienced, lead vendors tend to have a bad reputation in the industry, so addressing customers&rsquo; past experiences is something our team deals with often. In addressing these past concerns, it remains our goal to not just tell customers we are different, but to stop at no limits to&nbsp;<em>showing&nbsp;</em>them.</p>

<h2>How do you manage to compete in such a crowded and constantly evolving space like auto insurance/Medicare?</h2>

<p>We stay current by watching industry trends, relentlessly optimizing marketing efforts, and assessing the analytics to improve results. We also have close partnerships with some of the industry&#39;s leading companies and remain in constant contact with them to gather feedback to use towards further optimizations. Our sophisticated development team is focused on efficiency which keeps our rates competitive and lead quality high.</p>

<h2>Your company seems to be a very popular place to work amongst your employees, how have you managed to maintain such high employee satisfaction?</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="company" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210901/3._nextgen-leads_ca654bad965.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></div>

<p>We have created a family-like culture where everyone is valued and heard. We recognize the need for work/life balance amid a high-performance work environment.</p>
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<div>
<div>
<h2>How would you describe your company culture in a sentence? And how do you ensure your core values are aligned amongst members of your team focused on different industries?</h2>

<p>Our family-like company culture is a result of everyone working towards the same goal. We&rsquo;re a tight knit team and hold ourselves and each other accountable and responsible. We are performance-based with rewards coming from meeting shared goals for customers and the company &ndash; and we like it that way. We hire employees that are fast learners, ambitious, pragmatic, inventive and highly responsive.</p>

<h2>Where do you look to, to find and acquire such talented people?</h2>

<p>With growth &amp; development being one of our core values, NextGen Leads looks to promote from within before listing job openings on online platforms. One of our most senior employees, Cassie Carlon, started within the call center, along with 60% of our sales team.</p>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="NextGen Leads 4" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20200207/NextGenLeads-DSC02639-Photo_by_Melissa_Jacobs3b144e1393.jpg" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:883.333px;height:auto;" /></div>

<h2>How do you maintain productivity in your office?</h2>

<p>Our performance-based rewards system helps us to maintain productivity. NextGen Leads also offers team gathers, catered lunches, and engagement activities on Fridays. Meeting productivity goals are inherent in the people we hire. NextGen Leads has many career opportunities open right now, too. We are always on the lookout for talent.</p>

<h2>What can you tell us about your company that we couldn&rsquo;t find anywhere else?</h2>

<p>Our unparalleled dedication to our customers&rsquo; success has resulted in strong partnerships with top producers, carriers, and agencies in the Health, Medicare, and Auto Insurance industries. We stand strong to our motto,&nbsp;<em>&ldquo;If our customers aren&rsquo;t making money, then we aren&rsquo;t making money.&rdquo;</em>&nbsp;This customer-centric mindset is best conveyed through a direct partnership with NextGen Leads.</p>

<h2>How do you envision the future of NextGen Leads?</h2>

<p>Our goal is to alleviate the pain points in the lead buying process across various verticals. We envision NextGen Leads&rsquo; future to do exactly that by continuing to expand into new verticals while growing our team, using customers&rsquo; feedback to develop new features and products, and continuing to set ourselves apart from the competition.</p>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="NextGen Leads 5" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20200207/NextGenLeads-DSC02668-Photo_by_Melissa_Jacobsccae48f432.jpg" style="border:0px;vertical-align:middle;width:883.333px;height:auto;" /></div>

<h2>Why did you choose Autonomous?</h2>

<p>We chose Autonomous for their sleek, modern designs and high functionality. Their innovative approach to office furniture aligns with NextGen&rsquo;s style and commitment to health and productivity.</p>
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NextGen Leads helps connect insurance agents with clients using a modern platform designed for the future. Find out how their ergonomic office plays a part.

NextGen Leads Uses Ergonomics to Fuel Their Drive to Connect Clients

<blockquote>
<div>PandaDoc has helped over 12,000+ businesses grow their bottom line, connecting with customers through personalized documents that build meaningful relationships and win more business.</div>
</blockquote>

<p>We spoke with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pandadoc.com/" rel="nofollow" >PandaDoc</a>&nbsp;to learn more about how their booming business is changing the landscape of industries across the country. Through their unique approach to sales documents and processes, they&rsquo;ve helped companies of all sizes improve their bottom line. Here are some of their thoughts.</p>

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<h2>What was the lightbulb moment (if there was one) that inspired the launch of PandaDoc? Was it from frustrations found while working in sales?</h2>

<p>In 2011, we set our sights on changing the way companies work with documents. The lightbulb moment for us was when we learned that forward-thinking small businesses were still using dated tools out of habit and comfort. PandaDoc&rsquo;s mission was to merge the user friendly-ness that kept businesses loyal to their existing tools with software that could empower sellers to create docs faster and close more deals. 8 years later, we&rsquo;ve stayed true to our mission and have helped over 12,000+ businesses grow their bottom line, and connect with their customers through personalized documents that build meaningful relationships and win more business.</p>

<h2>Which industries would you say are most impacted and best suited for your sales solutions?</h2>

<p>We&rsquo;re a tool for sales leadership, operations, representatives, and marketers of any industry. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to take your team&#39;s productivity to the next level, hit your sales quota, or support your sales team with content; we&rsquo;re here to help. Our all-in-one software streamlines the process around proposals, quotes, and contracts and cuts busy work in half so you and your team can spend more time selling.</p>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="panadoc b" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210901/4._pandadoc_b41b1f83c80.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></div>

<h2>What would you say is your primary incentive for acquiring and retaining such talented people on your team?</h2>

<p>People want to work somewhere they are happy to come to work every day. Our HR team has gone to great lengths to create a company culture based on core values that remind us how to support our mission, vision, and each other. We offer competitive compensation, generous PTO, benefits, and all that jazz; but what sets us apart is that we&rsquo;re building something big. Something that will have a huge impact on how people do business. This alone attracts talent who are experts in their respective fields. We retain those experts by providing opportunities to expand their minds, work hard, and above all, have fun.</p>

<h2>How important is it in your company culture to be willing and open to try new things to stay ahead of the curve?</h2>

<p>In a word: extremely. We move fast, fail fast, and are constantly looking for new ways to improve the lives of our customers with our product. This involves a lot of internal collaboration, the flexibility that comes with our Autonomous Standing Desks is a critical component to making that happen.</p>

<h2>What can you tell us about your company that we couldn&rsquo;t find anywhere else?</h2>

<p>We eat our own dog food. Seriously, our product has proved to be so useful that we can&rsquo;t help but integrate it into every aspect of our day-to-day. We use it to recruit new members of the team, extended job offers, train new hires, complete projects internally, sign and close new business, and communicate with partners.</p>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="panadoc c" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210901/4._pandadoc_c8d1e290d57.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></div>

<h2>Why did you choose Autonomous?</h2>

<p>Our software isn&rsquo;t the only thing that&rsquo;s dynamic. From the way our team operates internally, to how they choose to (physically) set themselves up for success the Autonomous Standing Desk inspires our Pandas to take a dynamic approach to their work. We chose Autonomous because it provides an extension of our active, health-conscious culture. Most of our Pandas can be found stretching their legs throughout the day with their desks cranked up to 10. Autonomous keeps us on our toes, literally.</p>
</div>

Thanks to forward-thinking strategies, an innovative approach, and ergonomic tools, PandaDoc leads the way helping thousands of businesses meet their goals.

PandaDoc Works With 12,000+ Businesses to Improve Their Bottom Line

<div>
<blockquote>
<p>Our company is setting the standard for tech-innovation within the trucking industry, and it&rsquo;s exciting to be a part of this historic revolution.</p>
</blockquote>

<h2>$1 Billion Unicorn TuSimple Brings Trucking to the Future</h2>

<p>Launched in 2015,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tusimple.com/" rel="nofollow" >TuSimple</a>&nbsp;is a San Diego-based self-driving trucking startup which exploded in funding and already reached unicorn status earlier this year. We discussed with Robert Brown, their Public Affairs and Government Relations chief to learn more about what it&#39;s like to be at the forefront of the autonomous trucking industry.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>How does it feel to be the first robo-trucking unicorn??</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="Tusimple b" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210901/6._TuSimple_b4661b53ed4.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></div>

<p>It feels amazing to be the first robo-trucking unicorn! A lot of hard work and late nights went into reaching this major milestone. As soon as we announced our unicorn status, we had a big celebration in the office &mdash; unicorn balloons and all. To have your work validated by reaching this level is a feeling like no other, and we can&rsquo;t wait to hit the next major milestone of first driverless operation.</p>

<h2>What is your company&rsquo;s inspiration?</h2>

<p>Our founder, President, and CTO, Xiaodi Hou, a world-renowned CalTech Ph.D. in computer vision and machine learning, was inspired to tackle the most challenging AI problem out there, autonomous driving. His goal is to transform the $800-billion U.S. trucking industry.</p>

<h2>Tell us about the journey to &lsquo;Unicorn&rsquo; status and what were the major components that led to such fast growth?</h2>

<p>Everyone at TuSimple remains laser-focused in our mission to bring the first self-driving truck to the market. The first step in achieving this mission was to create our propriety autonomous driving technology. Our innovative technology has opened the door for key collaboration projects with truck manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. By working with these collaborators, we have been able to create joint production programs for product development. These concepts have been successful and in February 2019, we announced that TuSimple raised $95 million in funding based on a $1 billion valuation. The new capital investment will be used to fund TuSimple&rsquo;s commercial ramp-up and product development.&nbsp; Today, TuSimple is the only autonomous truck company capable of driving from depot-to-depot without human intervention needed, which requires both complex highway and local street driving. The company currently has 15 contracted customers and we make 3&ndash;5 fully-autonomous trips a day in Arizona. This has led to fast growth because investors can see that we are generating revenue while validating our system. Our company is setting the standard for tech-innovation within the trucking industry, and it&rsquo;s exciting to be a part of this historic revolution.</p>
</div>

<div>
<h2>Tell us about a defining &lsquo;aha!&rsquo; moment where your company experienced growth &mdash; financially or culturally.</h2>

<p>There are two instances that really stick out as defining &ldquo;aha!&rdquo; moments. The first moment is when the company received our first check from a paying customer to haul goods while also validating our system. In that instant, we realized that there was an interest in our business model and that the market will adopt our product. We had validation that what we were doing was working and that we were going to be successful.&nbsp; The second moment that comes to mind is when we successfully tested our self-driving trucks in heavy rain with zero disengagements. At the time, the performance exceeded our own expectations at that stage of development, which is always a really exciting realization. The ability to operate in adversarial conditions is key to the commercialization of autonomous driving technology. This was a major milestone for our company.</p>

<h2>How do you maintain a competitive advantage over competitors?</h2>

<p>Our technical founder Xiaodi Hou&rsquo;s approach and relentless focus on meeting technical milestones is our competitive advantage. His vision and leadership have provided a roadmap to success and having him lead the technical efforts with his unique areas of expertise allow TuSimple to maintain a competitive advantage within the industry from a product development standpoint.</p>

<h2>How would you describe your company culture in a sentence? How do you maintain a strong company culture focused on a common goal with a fast-growing team?</h2>

<div><img loading="lazy" alt="tusimple c" src="https://cdn.autonomous.ai/static/upload/images/common/upload/20210901/6._TuSimple_c1175f14eb5.jpg" style="width: 1920px; height: 1080px;" /></div>

<p>At the heart of TuSimple&rsquo;s rapid success is a culture focused on innovation, discipline, and focus. We have proven our solution&rsquo;s concept at every phase which has allowed us to continue to grow at a record pace. TuSimple is on its way to deploying the first driverless operations, and we are excited to meet this great feat in the near future.</p>
</div>

<div>
<h2>What is the biggest challenge your team ever faced and what was learned from it?</h2>

<p>The autonomous vehicle/trucking industry as a whole is a constant learning curve and we are faced with challenges every day. At TuSimple, we are eager to tackle them and provide solutions to advance the space. To date, I&rsquo;d say our biggest challenge was moving into production programs. Working with the industry on production quality trucks and parts that are able to withstand the pressure of long-haul drives and weather conditions, and doing all this within TuSimple&rsquo;s aggressive timelines and development roadmap has been an exciting challenge. Our team&rsquo;s ability to meet and exceed our technical milestones has been astounding and we are grateful to have passionate team members across TuSimple&rsquo;s departments.</p>

<h2>What are some misconceptions about your industry?</h2>

<p>Only a few years ago, the thought of autonomous vehicles was something of the future. I&rsquo;d say some of the biggest misconceptions of autonomous vehicles is that they are still light years away. The reality is much closer than we think, especially in the trucking industry versus autonomous vehicles for consumers which will need more time to progress because of complex and varied city driving environments. A common concern is that autonomous vehicles will eliminate jobs, however, that isn&rsquo;t the case. Today, there is a huge truck driver shortage and the average age of long-haul truck drivers is about 55 &mdash; these are jobs the younger generations are not as interested in. Through vehicle autonomy, we are catering to this market gap.</p>

<h2>What can you tell us about your company that we couldn&rsquo;t find out anywhere else?</h2>

<p>Our trucks have both safety drivers and test engineers behind the wheels at all times to monitor the system. A little-known fact is that our safety drivers have on average 30 years of experience as a truck driver and they are instrumental in teaching our self-driving trucks to become &ldquo;super truckers.&rdquo;</p>

<h2>How do you envision the future?</h2>

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<p>Our primary focus at TuSimple is safety, and to create safer roads for drivers everywhere. TuSimple&rsquo;s autonomous trucks are safer because they can see longer distances and can react faster than humans. This is a primary focus within the company. Autonomous trucking can also help address the severe driver shortage. We have co-developed a certificate program with Pima Community College in Tucson that will teach truck drivers how to interact with autonomous vehicles. This will create new and different jobs within the industry, such as test drivers to help train the autonomous system, experts to monitor autonomous vehicles from a command center and drivers to operate the vehicle when self-driving isn&rsquo;t suitable.</p>

<h2>What benefits if any, have our Autonomous products brought to your workspace?</h2>

<p>Obviously, an autonomous truck company would want to use Autonomous&rsquo; desks! The desks promote energy, productivity, and health which creates a healthy workplace. Our employees work at a high level, and the sit-stand desks make it easier for us to be active, which boosts mood and energy levels helping us to stay focused and be more efficient. Autonomous desks have helped us to work smarter, and that is a huge benefit that was introduced to our workplace.</p>
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Since 2015, TuSimple has been building their company and working with the trucking industry to implement futuristic tech solutions for logistical problems.

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<p>We went to interview the team at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dynamicyield.com/" rel="nofollow" >Dynamic Yield</a>&nbsp;about how their business model has been changing the landscape of ecommerce for the better - as well as why they equip their whole team with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autonomous.ai/standing-desks" >Autonomous Standing Desks</a>.</p>

<p>Hear about how the Autonomous desks have helped them to bolster productivity, improve their health and even entice new talent into their workspace. Watch the full interview here:</p>

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