There are over 26 million green-collar workers in the U.S., which includes organic farmers, environmental educators and green tech workers. According to recent data, that number is set to reach 40 million workers by 2030. Boston-based Ekotrope is one of the most recent large contributors to the growing green-collar workforce.
Its team has grown by 35 percent as of Q1 and by the end of the year, the company expects to grow an additional 30 percent.
The hiring spree comes after a successful 2021 for Ekotrope. Last year the energy-efficient construction software startup grew its workforce by 75 percent and experienced 70 percent year-over-year growth with zero outside funding, according to a company statement. In fact, according to Crunchbase data, Ekotrope hasn’t publicly raised a venture capital round since 2014, meaning its latest hiring sprees are seemingly self-funded.
“I foresee a bright future for Ekotrope. Our ability to bring the different housing stakeholders together is unparalleled,” Ziv Rozenblum, Ekotrope CEO, said in a statement. “Now, with the addition of industry veterans and expert programmers, we can broaden our impact exponentially.”
Ekotrope’s software and data helps construction companies and building developers create energy-efficient housing.
The company’s recent hiring plans include filling a mix of technical and non-technical roles, Rozenblum said in a statement. A company representative told Built In via email that Ekotrope will bring on 10 additional employees to its current 25-person team by the end of the year. In the meantime, the company is actively hiring for three roles.
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