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Marco Polo

Private video messaging for real relationships that matter most

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Profile last updated: July 2026

About Marco Polo

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Marco Polo is private video chat for your real relationships – not the entire world. Our video chat app allows you to send a video message at your convenience, and your friend or family member can send back whenever they can. With millions of people already benefiting from this new way of using technology to nurture their relationships, we’re proving that we can reject harmful but profitable business practices and build products that are good for you.

Quick Facts

  • IndustryInformation Technology
  • HeadquartersRemote
  • Certifications2

What Sets Us Apart

Purpose-Driven Product Philosophy

Marco Polo rejects harmful profitable practices to build technology that genuinely serves human wellbeing, proving business success and ethical values aren't mutually exclusive.

Psychologically Safe Culture

A workplace rooted in psychological safety and open dialogue where employees experience mental health support and reduced burnout through thoughtful, intentional work practices.

Global Collaborative Community

A remote-first team of passionate individuals from around the world united by shared purpose, where diverse perspectives and genuine human connection drive meaningful collaboration and excellence.

Our Culture

The lived experience at Marco Polo

Genuine Connection Over Performance Metrics

Teams prioritize building real relationships and understanding each other as whole people. Success is measured not just by output, but by the quality of collaboration and how well people feel supported.

Distributed Autonomy with Shared Purpose

Working remotely from around the globe, team members experience the freedom to work where they're happiest while staying deeply connected to a shared mission. Geography doesn't limit talent or belonging.

Mental Wellbeing as a Daily Practice

Mental health isn't a once-a-year conversation—it's embedded in how Marco Polo operates. Employees experience intentional tech practices that reduce burnout and leadership that actively listens to wellbeing concerns.

Transparency & Psychological Safety

Open dialogue is encouraged and expected. Team members feel safe sharing vulnerabilities, asking questions, and being their authentic selves without fear of judgment or retribution.

Purpose-Driven Innovation

Every decision filters through 'Does this help people feel close?' Employees work on meaningful problems that genuinely matter, rejecting short-term gains that harm wellbeing for long-term values alignment.

Our Culture DNA

The core values that drive Marco Polo

meaningfulconnectionremote-firstauthenticcollaborativesupportivepurpose-drivenwellbeingtransparentinclusiveintentionalhuman-centereddiversetrustexcellence

Frequently Asked Questions about Marco Polo

Common questions about working at Marco Polo, their culture, and benefits.

Marco Polo is specifically designed for private, turn-based video messaging with people you care about—not for broadcasting to the world. You send a video when it works for you, and your loved one responds whenever they can. This respects everyone's schedule and creates more intentional, meaningful conversations.

Yes, Marco Polo is a remote-first organization with team members distributed globally. This allows us to attract talented people from anywhere and enables employees to work from wherever they're happiest, while maintaining a collaborative and connected culture.

Our hiring process includes getting to know your skills through a paid collaborative project (your time is valuable!), experiencing how we use Marco Polo internally, and a final conversation with our CEO and co-founder Vlada Bortnik to discuss company values and what makes Marco Polo an exceptional place to work.

Mental health is a core value at Marco Polo. We provide comprehensive mental health support and resources, foster a culture of psychological safety and open dialogue, offer support for parents and caregivers, and take an intentional approach to technology that reduces burnout rather than adding to it.

Marco Polo's values include promoting a healthy climate of enthusiasm and success, continuous coaching and development, recognizing outstanding achievements, collaborative culture with respect and appreciation for people, working as a team with excellence, and focusing on customer satisfaction and sustainability.

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This profile is based on data from LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and the company's public career page. All certifications are independently verified by Best Practice Institute.