The Dezine

The Story

Founded in 2011, Poshmark started with a simple yet powerful idea in Manish Chandra's garage. Along with co-founders Tracy Sun, Gautam Golwala, and Chetan Pungaliya, Chandra envisioned a platform that would revolutionize how people buy and sell fashion. The inspiration came from seeing the potential of the iPhone 4 to create meaningful connections in the shopping experience.

What They Do

Poshmark is not just another e-commerce platform – it's a social marketplace that brings together shopping and community. Think of it as a place where social media meets shopping, allowing users to buy, sell, and discover fashion, home goods, and accessories. With over 80 million users , the platform has become a go-to destination for both casual sellers and entrepreneurial individuals looking to build their own digital boutiques.

Growth & Achievements

• Started as a fashion-only platform and successfully expanded into home goods and electronics
• Raised over $160 million in venture funding
• Achieved a successful IPO in January 2021
• Recently launched innovative features like AI-powered visual search and livestream shopping
• Built a vibrant community of millions of buyers and sellers across the country

Today, under CEO Manish Chandra's leadership, Poshmark continues to innovate in the social commerce space, blending technology with community to create a unique shopping experience. The platform's success story is a testament to how combining social connections with commerce can create a powerful marketplace that resonates with modern consumers.

We are Proximity - a global team of coders, designers, product managers, geeks and experts. We solve hard, long-term engineering problems and build cutting edge tech products.

About us

Born in 2019, Proximity Works is a global, fully distributed tech firm headquartered in San Francisco - with hubs across Mumbai, Dubai, Toronto, Stockholm, and Bengaluru. We’re in the business of solving high-stakes engineering challenges with AI-powered solutions tailored for industries like sports, media & entertainment, fintech, and enterprise platforms. From real-time game analytics and ticketing workflows to creative content generation, we help build software that serves millions every day.

About the Founders

At the helm is Hardik Jagda, CEO - a technologist with a startup DNA who brings clarity to complexity and a passion for building delightful experiences.

Milestones & Impact

• Trusted by some of the world’s biggest players - from major media & entertainment giants to one of the world’s largest cricket websites and the second-largest stock exchange in the world.
• Delivered game-changing tech: slashing content creation by 90%, doubling performance metrics for NASDAQ clients, and accelerating speed/performance wins for platforms like Dream11.

Culture & Why It Matters

• Fully distributed and flexible: work 100% remotely, design your own schedule, build habits that work for you and not the other way around.
• People-first culture: Community events, “Proxonaut battles,” monthly off-sites, and a liberal referral policy keep us connected even when we’re apart.
• High-trust environment: autonomy is encouraged. You’re empowered to act, learn fast, and iterate boldly. We know great work comes when talented people have space to think and create.

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Our mission is to build  the world’s most innovative products and realize your fullest potential.

We are a global product development studio that has partenered with startups and tech companies (like Google, Stripe) to design, build, and launch software, offering full-cycle development from strategy and UI/UX design to engineering and launch support, acting as an extended, high-quality tech team for businesses needing expert development. We focus on software engineering, data analysis, AI, mobile/web apps, and provide services like staff augmentation and full product builds. 

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Founded in 2009 and strengthened through strategic milestones—including becoming part of the Acando Group and acquiring Finnish data management consultancy DATPRO—Tarento has built a comprehensive capability stack that bridges technology and business. Today, the company supports clients across the Nordics and India, solving core business challenges through a powerful combination of advanced technology skills, deep data expertise, and reliable long-term application management services.

Bits In Glass (BIG) is an award-winning software consulting firm that helps organizations improve operations and drive better customer experiences. They specialize in business process automation consulting, helping clients unlock the potential of their people, processes, and data.

Upland Software is a global cloud-software company that helps businesses “work smarter” by offering purpose-built, AI-enabled applications that drive revenue, reduce costs and deliver immediate value.

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company supports thousands of customers across industries—from enterprise to SMB—serving sectors such as manufacturing, retail, government, education, and technology.

Their product portfolio (20+ proven cloud products) spans knowledge-management, content lifecycle automation, digital marketing, project and work management, and contact-centre solutions—all enhanced by embedded AI.

Upland is committed to modern, flexible work—promoting a culture where remote, global teams collaborate and grow together