Last week, the People Team stepped away from their desks for an outing at the Seattle Aquarium. Along the way, they supported local AANHPI-owned businesses; stopping at Jin Jin Matcha and Mee Sum Pastry for drinks and snacks in celebration of AANHPI Month. At PitchBook, “Make It Fun” isn’t just a value. It’s something our leaders prioritize and bring to life through meaningful, team-building experiences like this.
At PitchBook, we believe in making work fun; and we’re lucky to have some true champions on our team. Through our PBAthletics programs, employees have plenty of opportunities to stay active and connect, and our volleyball team just proved how far teamwork and dedication can go by taking home the league championship. Go team!
During our fourth annual Global Volunteer Days, employees across Seattle, San Francisco, Austin, New York, Toronto, London, Mumbai, and Singapore volunteered 3,262 hours with 35 nonprofits; during a normal workday. From supporting girls in sports to restoring green spaces and fighting hunger, our teams showed up for their communities. A common theme we hear from our employees is that PitchBook truly prioritizes giving back, it’s a reminder that when we take care of the spaces around us, our community thrives. PitchBook is proud to be a company that makes room for impact 💙
This March, our Women's Initiative ERG had the incredible opportunity to host an interview with Jessica Campbell, assistant coach for the Seattle Kraken and the NHL’s first female coach! In celebration of Women’s History Month, Jessica shared insights into her journey in the sports industry, the challenges she has faced and overcome throughout her playing and coaching career, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. At PitchBook, we’re proud to foster conversations that inspire and empower, and we’re grateful to Jessica for sharing her story with us!
What is it like to navigate the world of sports and investing? During AANHPI month, our ASPIRE employee resource group hosted former pro-golfer and angel investor Michelle Wie West for a conversation on navigating the world of sports as a woman, advocating for AANHPI representation, and empowering diverse voices in the business world. Michelle has forged her own path as an athlete: she became the youngest player to ever qualify for a USGA amateur championship at age 10, turned professional right before her 16th birthday, earned her degree at Stanford while competing on the LPGA tour, and competed for more than two decades. Now retired from the game, Michelle partners with PitchBook as her caddie off the course as she actively builds her portfolio, supporting brands she believes in and women and minority entrepreneurs. At PitchBook, our ASPIRE (Asian Pacific Islander Represent) ERG is committed to creating and embracing a welcoming, safe and supportive work environment for members and/or allies of the AANHPI community. Big thanks to our ASPIRE team members for organizing this inspiring event, and of course to Michelle for joining us to share a little about her journey!
We’re excited about our next chapter with Rod Diefendorf as President and COO of PitchBook! Rod’s people-centric approach to leadership has helped shape our unique company culture and create an environment where our people are empowered to innovate and challenge the status quo on behalf of our customers. We look forward to continuing our work together to create THE best-in-class financial data and research offering for our customers.
🤝 As a company, we have a long tradition of giving back. During our Global Volunteer Days, in partnership with Morningstar, team members around the world volunteered with organizations in our local communities, from packing food for families in need to cleaning trash from parks and beaches. We exceeded last year's team member participation and are so proud of the impact we made. Huge thanks to all our volunteers and to the organizations we worked with! #LifeAtPB
🏆 Cheers to a Seattle Kraken win on Leap Year Night presented by PitchBook! We had a blast with our clients, team members, and fellow Kraken fans at Climate Pledge Arena last Thursday. There were so many highlights throughout the night, including welcoming our clients to The PitchBook Suites with the Winformation wall, giving away prizes throughout the night, a shopping spree at the Kraken store, and surprising a fan with a signed hockey stick! Congratulations to everyone who made the night a success. We can't wait for next year! #LifeAtPB
To celebrate Lunar New Year, our ASPIRE Employee Resource Group organized events in our global offices. There were snacks, activities, and a dragon dance performance! At PitchBook, our ASPIRE (Asian Pacific Islander Represent) ERG is committed to creating and embracing a welcoming, safe and supportive work environment for members and/or allies of the AAPI community. Lunar New Year is a celebration of the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar marked by many traditions. #LifeAtPB
