Edlyft

Edlyft, previously named Zimela and Curricula, operates from San Francisco, CA, with a fully remote team of five members. As a participant in the Y-Combinator W20 batch, Edlyft serves the B2B sector, specifically focusing on productivity enhancements. The company extends its services across the United States and Canada, providing pre-onboarding modules to engage talent before their official start, a community forum for solution-seeking, and diversity recruiting services aimed at team diversification. Additionally, Edlyft offers academic support that includes mentorship and career guidance, alongside a platform that allows students to mentor others in computer science. The company has been recognized by notable publications and organizations such as Forbes, Y Combinator, AfroTech, and Business Insider. It is backed by influential tech executives and investors, including Jeff Weiner and Emilie Choi, as well as by prominent firms like Y Combinator, Kapor Capital, and Kleiner Perkins. Edlyft’s values emphasize empowerment, diversity, collaboration, inclusion, and impactful work. Team members benefit from healthcare coverage, the option for fully remote work, unlimited vacation, and mission-driven work environments. The company also launched an app named Zimela, which gained significant traction with over 5,000 users and was featured as Apple’s App of the Day.