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applike group builds exciting companies in the mobile app space, aiming to create fast-paced and fun workplaces for the best people in tech & business. Get to know our company values and our smart and ambitious team.

Our Values

Our company values help us do great work together, have impact and enjoy the journey.
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Go Big
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Move Fast
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Be Direct
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Be Team applike
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Have Fun
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Go Big

Go Big

In our day-to-day business, we expect everyone to avoid wasting time and to constantly focus on what has the biggest impact right now. When making decisions we always ask ourselves: “What would I do if it was my company?”

Every business opportunity we go for needs to be scalable: that means we will only go for ideas that we can grow big with relatively few people. To reach this goal, we often have to go the extra mile. “That won’t work”, is something we never say! We always find solutions, focusing on opportunities rather than challenges.

We celebrate and reward big achievements and push ourselves to aim for even more.

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Move Fast

Move Fast

Whenever possible, we will try to reach 80% of the possible outcome with 20% effort, rather than making things perfect.

Making quick decisions enables us to realize more successful projects. For that, we need to take risks: we accept and learn from mistakes, rather than lose big opportunities. That’s why we run pilots and evaluate their success based on data.

We always need to be adaptable and respond to changes, new knowledge, and opportunities and respect our companies´ varying needs. Time is of the essence, hence we need to prioritize very well all the time.

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Be Direct

Be Direct

We value efficiency so we communicate directly with each other – regardless of hierarchy, position, or department. Every opinion counts and everyone contributes! We give direct feedback and address conflicts openly and quickly because we want to improve and learn from one another.

Let’s get to the point! We prefer simple, solution-oriented, clear, and in-person communication. We save sugar-coating and colorful presentations for our (internal) customers!

 

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Be Team applike

Be Team applike

At applike, we create an environment where people can be themselves. We stand up for and respect each other! In good and bad times, we always support our colleagues in the best way possible.

Tackling challenges as a team and sharing knowledge with others is key to our success. Considering the perspective of others helps us find better solutions and unlock the power of our diversity.

We prioritize face-to-face collaboration to be innovative and build strong team connections.

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Have Fun

Have Fun

We love what we do. We celebrate our successes and take them as motivation to grow even further!

Discover applike group Through the Eyes of Our Colleagues:

“We have a super diverse and multinational team of open-minded and motivated people who genuinely enjoy what they do.”
“Your work matters and has an impact everyday!”
“I feel the work I do is worth something. I also have a fun team and find interactions with them and my other colleagues meaningful and enjoyable.”
“There are tons of opportunities to learn and implement your ideas in a fast paced environment. Learning opportunities and support from fellow colleagues including appreciation for your work is one of the best cultures I have ever seen.”
“Growing together with a lovely, diverse team on new challenges and creating a great workplace for our colleagues is what gives me the most joy at applike!”

Team applike

Get to know the people behind applike group
Carlo Szelinsky
Co-CEO & Founder (Tech)
Jonas Thiemann
Co-CEO & Founder (Business)
Max Niederau
VP Strategic Projects
Juli Huntgeburth
Executive Assistant
Ingmar Krohm
VP People & Organization
Christoph Heydenbluth-Obermeyer
Head of HR Operations
Jessica Vollmer
Senior HR Manager
Isabel Römer
HR Manager
Sándor Magyar
HR Manager
Sian Michél Phillips
HR Assistant
Vania Sofia Gonzalez
HR Assistant
Sandra Jonczyk
HR Intern
Janna Hillen
Organizational Development Manager
Simon Brodnicki
Senior Agile Coach
Anika Seidenfaden
Senior Legal Counsel
Michelle Theiner
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Zeynep Tugce Ozdemir
Talent Acquisition Manager
Mia Mateva
Talent Acquisition Manager
Anna Grzyb
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sahana Shivayogi Gowdar
Junior Talent Acquisition Manager
Stefania Enache
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Talha Amir
Talent Acquisition Manager
Thanong Aupitak
Junior Talent Acquisition Manager
Elliott See Zhi Hao
TA Manager
Tilman Meyer zu Hoberge
VP Finance & Audit
Daniel Bischoff
Finance Manager
Oana-Andreea Rados
Project Manager
Steffen Penke
Finance Manager
Valeryia Butrym
Accountant
Verena Tüllmann
Accountant
Alexandra Nelde
Office Team Lead
Jessica Sturm
Team Assistant / Office Manager
Lasse Petersen
Office Management
Angelique Dins
Working Student Office
Sophia Stolle
Working Student Office
Jeffry Feldt
Teamlead IT
Rabiul Auwal
System Administrator
Daniel Torkzadeh
Junior IT Support Officer
Oliver Radtke
COO Gruner + Jahr
Udo Stalleicken
CFO Gruner + Jahr

Office & Benefits

Work at applike group for a fun, rewarding environment: smooth onboarding, exciting challenges, regular feedback, and performance-based rewards. Explore our benefits below!
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Your Career Growth

At applike group, there is so much room for you to grow your skills and learn from and with amazing peers. We also sponsor learning activities that are in line with your development plan.
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Virtual Stock Options Program (VSOP)

We are entrepreneurs and are looking for people who help us build innovative technology and disrupt our markets. If all of this work pays off, every employee can benefit from their contributions to the company’s financial growth via virtual stock options.
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Relocation Support

Our team is super international – many of them moved to Hamburg for their job at applike. We make this transition very easy for you (and your family) by supporting with admin, paperwork and financial support during this transition. In the past years, we helped >150 colleagues successfully relocate.
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State of the Art Hard- and Software

We would not be an ambitious tech-company if we did not provide our teams with top-notch equipment. We give you the tools you need to be best at what you do.
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Hackathons & Meetups

Hackathons are a fundamental part of our work culture: bring your ideas, prove their business impact and who knows – maybe one day your idea turns into a new applike group company.
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Hybrid work-model

We believe in the fact that regular face-to-face collaboration results in more innovation, better communication, greater speed, increased personal growth and stronger human connections. At the same time we support the fact that people want to work remote (e.g., for deep focus work). With our hybrid work model we blend both together perfectly.
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In-house Gym

We are looking for the heavy lifters in business achieving the impossible. In return, to train your muscles we offer you a truly amazing gym with tons of top-notch equipment, professional trainers and much more. Every new joiner is truly amazed – maybe one day you’re one of them.
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Quarterly Team Events

Once every quarter all our teams take time to leave the office for a half day full of team-building, fun and growing together. Join and be part of the fun.
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Free Food, Snacks, Drinks and Company Lunches

When you’re in the office, we take care of your belly: no matter wether you’re trying to eat healthy or just can’t resist the sweet stuff – we got you covered. Many of our most disruptive ideas (or friendships between colleagues) were developed over a cup of coffee! 🙂
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Public Transportation Subsidy

Our offices are located at the heart of the city and public transportant is nearby. Of course, we support your daily commute with our subsidy to the “Deutschlandticket”. … btw: we also have parking spaces for cars and bikes available!
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Employee Assistance Program

Our EAP is a confidential support service that helps employees address personal or work-related challenges. It offers free initial counselling, resources, and referrals to promote overall well-being and productivity.
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Dog Friendly Office

woof, woof – ruff, ruff – bow wow. (yes you – can bring – your dog) 🙂

Our world at applike group

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