San Francisco, CA
Strava opens new HQ at 181 Fremont St., formerly built for Meta
The company’s chief people officer, Michele Bousquet, said the search for a new headquarters started in earnest last spring. After touring more than 20 properties, she said, the company narrowed down the list to five but circled back to 181 Fremont because of its location, safety, and access to amenities like Salesforce Park, which is connected to the building.
“We knew we were going to get good value,” Bousquet said, adding that after three months of touring, Strava was able to quickly negotiate a sublease deal with Meta and move in four months later.
Since 2019, the company’s headcount has grown from 175 to 430, she said. Strava employees are still allowed to work from home but are asked to come in at least two or three days a week. Lunch is catered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and the employees have organized a weekly team workout since moving into the building.