Why culture fuels our growth: Inside HighLevel’s global retreats

At HighLevel, we know that scaling isn’t just about building powerful tools; it’s about building a connected, inspired team.

This summer, more than 1,200 HighLevel team members (over 70% of our global workforce!) came together in person for not one but two incredible retreats: one in the Maldives and one in the Bahamas.

While we’re a remote-first company, we believe that sometimes the best way to innovate is to step away from screens, come together and remember why we do what we do. These retreats aren’t just about celebration, they’re about cultivating connection, aligning on our mission and recharging for what’s next.

“Bringing 1200+ people from around the world to one place is no small feat. But we believe our unique culture is our competitive advantage,” said Q Hamirani, Chief People Officer at HighLevel. “These retreats are about investing in the relationships that drive our performance. They’re how we stay grounded, aligned and inspired as we scale.”

Why we invest in culture

Our growth tells one story: 2+ million businesses powered, 1.6 billion monthly messages sent and 49 billion messages delivered since day one. But these numbers don’t happen by accident. They’re the result of passionate, curious and creative people working in sync across continents and time zones to deliver something exceptional.

“We’ve always believed that strong culture isn’t a luxury, it’s a multiplier,” said Shaun Clark, Co-Founder of HighLevel. “When people are aligned, inspired and supported, they build better products, move faster and solve bigger problems together.”

This philosophy drives everything we do, from how we develop new features to how we show up for our customers.

Connection beyond the screen

For a team that spans the globe, these retreats offer more than just a chance to meet in person. They’re an opportunity to collaborate in new ways, share big ideas and strengthen the relationships that power our platform.

“We’ve built something truly special, a global company that runs on trust, autonomy and shared purpose,” said Varun Vairavan, Co-Founder of HighLevel. “But even in a remote-first world, some things are better face-to-face. This retreat is a reflection of our growth and our people, and the kind of culture we want to keep building.”

These moments help us stay grounded and aligned, ensuring that as we grow, our culture grows with us.

What’s next for HighLevel?

HighLevel isn’t just growing in size, we’re growing in impact. With AI innovations like the AI Employee and a rapidly expanding suite of automation tools, we’re building smarter solutions to help our customers scale faster.

But the true driver of that innovation? Our people.

“Bringing 1,200+ people from around the world to one place is no small feat,” said Q Hamirani, Chief People Officer. “This retreat is about investing in the relationships that drive our performance. It’s how we stay grounded, aligned and inspired as we scale.”

Want to be part of what’s next?

These retreats are just one way we’re building a future where connection fuels innovation and every team member plays a role in shaping what’s ahead.

If you’re ready to be part of a team that values culture as much as growth, and you want to help shape the future of AI-powered marketing, explore open roles on our Careers page.