About Storia
The team behind
your project's
clarity.
We're a small, focused team in Montréal building intelligence tools for the people who carry the weight of complex construction projects. Every project record already contains the answers. Our job is to surface them.
Our purpose
"Wisdom. Engineered." is not a tagline. It's a standard. Every project contains the intelligence needed to resolve its own disputes and answer its own questions.
Our job is to surface it.
Culture
How we work
- 01
Ownership at every level
Act like a founder
We act like founders of our work. In a non-hierarchical structure, every team member owns outcomes, not just tasks. Ownership means solving problems proactively and being accountable beyond your role.
- You notice incorrect reporting logic and fix it, even outside your sprint tasks.
- After shipping, you monitor metrics and respond to user feedback without prompting.
- 02
Bias for action
Move, then refine
When faced with uncertainty, we move forward with good judgment rather than waiting for perfect clarity. Fast action creates momentum, unlocks learning, and keeps us ahead.
- You build a quick prototype to align stakeholders rather than waiting for a full spec.
- You automate a repetitive task to unblock the team instead of waiting for process changes.
- 03
Deliver quickly, iterate relentlessly
Ship, then improve
We commit to delivering every sprint, applying the 80/20 rule to focus on what creates the most value fast. Perfection is the enemy of progress. We release, learn, and refine continuously.
- You launch the MVP version and use feedback to guide the next iteration.
- You cut non-critical features to keep the sprint on track, scheduling improvements later.
- 04
Think customer-first
Validate through users
We put users at the center of everything we build. Whether it's a new product, bug fix, or internal tool, we prioritize work that creates real value and validate decisions through their eyes.
- You reorder the backlog when feedback shows a smaller issue is actually a major blocker.
- You rework confusing UI text after a support ticket highlights user frustration.
- 05
Raise the bar, every time
Never settle
We don't settle. Every opportunity, no matter how routine, is a chance to improve. We challenge ourselves and each other to continuously raise the standard across everything we do.
- You refactor legacy code for clarity and performance even though it's not required.
- You mentor a junior teammate on clean architecture to raise team quality.
- 06
Simplify the complex
Clarity over cleverness
We turn complexity into clarity. We value elegant solutions and clear communication over cleverness. Simple systems are more maintainable, scalable, and collaborative.
- You replace an overengineered framework with a simpler one that's easier to extend.
- You create a concise diagram that makes a multi-step process clear in seconds.
- 07
Data-informed, not data-paralyzed
Analysis fuels action
We use data to guide us, not freeze us. We seek patterns, test hypotheses, and trust our judgment when data is incomplete. Analysis fuels decisions, not delays.
- You run a quick A/B test on partial insights instead of waiting weeks for full research.
- You act on user drop-off patterns early, testing small changes before committing to a redesign.
- 08
Collaborate with trust
Challenge ideas, not people
We work transparently and respectfully. We assume positive intent, seek feedback often, and challenge ideas, not people. Strong relationships across roles drive collective success.
- You proactively loop in a teammate from another team to avoid downstream friction.
- You openly share blockers in stand-up, inviting input to move forward.
- 09
Earn trust through transparency
Say what's true
We communicate clearly, take responsibility for outcomes, and own our mistakes. Trust is built through consistency, honesty, and the courage to say what's true, even when uncomfortable.
- You flag a potential delay during planning and work with the team to adjust scope.
- After a production issue, you lead a blameless post-mortem and document the fix publicly.
- 10
Think big, build smart
Bold ideas, grounded steps
We think boldly and aim high, but ground big ideas in reality. We plan in steps, validate early, and deliver incrementally to maximize impact without overbuilding.
- You propose a bold product vision but start by testing one flow with a pilot group.
- You suggest a new ML feature but launch with rule-based logic first to prove value.
Working at Storia
Non-hierarchical.
Outcome-driven.
Montréal-based.
We hire infrequently and carefully. If these principles describe how you already work, we'd like to hear from you.