Proptech company, Enlighted, based in California, recently celebrated the opening of its new office in Kitchener, Ontario, according to a press release.
“After two and a half years of the pandemic, in-office collaboration is a more critical part of hybrid working than ever before,” CEO of Enlighted, Stefan Schwab, said. “As a proptech leader, we intimately understand the value in bringing together new and future talent to collaborate and ideate in person, ultimately creating a shared sense of purpose. We look forward to further tapping into the rich talent base in the Waterloo and Kitchener area to bolster our product innovation.”
Located inside the Catalyst Building, the new establishment was created to leverage the company’s contributions to the global development of cutting-edge IoT and sustainability solutions and promote further collaborations. It will serve as a space for technical product development teams to focus on building IoT sensors, data and software applications that help customers fulfill their net carbon zero sustainability objectives.
“The Waterloo region is attracting some of the most innovative thinkers in Canada, thanks to its strong combination of established high-tech companies, active start-ups and educational institutions,” head of software engineering of Enlighted, David Wigg, said. “As a result, Kitchener has become a magnet for large companies who want to build engineering teams. Investing has helped us recruit some of the best minds, and access to the University of Waterloo allows us to invest in the next generation while giving our teams a real boost of talent and creativity.”
The collaboration continues Enlighted’s Canadian operations, initially established in 2019. The company now counts with 30 employees locally.
In correlation with the expansion, the company has also strengthened its connection with the University of Waterloo, working with more than 70 students from the university’s co-op internship program, many of which were welcomed as permanent employees.
“The office design and technology address the new requirements for hybrid work and uses Enlighted’s products to inform employees when is the best time to come to the office for collaboration and innovation,” a recent press release states.