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Pyn

Sydney, AU · Founded 2019 · 2 known investors

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Pyn provides internal communication and employee coaching tools for remote and distributed teams. It helps leaders deliver regular, customized company communications tailored to specific geographies, functions, and employee needs.

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Founders & leadership

Pyn was founded in 2019 by Joris Luijke, Jon Williams, and Joris Luijke (He/Him).

JLJoris Luijke
Joris Luijkein𝕏Founder, co-CEOBefore starting Pyn in 2019, he led people functions as Chief People Officer at Atlassian, Squarespace and Typeform, and held HR and creative leadership roles at Grovo. Earlier in his career he was General Manager of Consulting at Chandler Macleod, a policy advisor at Australia's Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, and an HR officer at DSM.
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Jon Williams𝕏Co-founder
JLJoris Luijke (He/Him)
Joris Luijke (He/Him)in𝕏Co-Founder / Co-CEO

Investors · 2

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Gusto413 shared keywordsGusto provides payroll processing, employee benefits administration, and HR management tools to businesses, offering integrated software alongside support services for these functions.
AllVoices392 shared keywordsAllVoices provides AI-powered case management software for people teams to automate administrative processes and reduce time spent on individual cases. The platform serves HR and employee relations departments at organizations.
Trinet389 shared keywordsTriNet provides full-service HR solutions, including payroll processing and HR guidance and technology, for small and medium-size businesses. The publicly traded company (NYSE: TNET) supports SMBs with daily HR needs and compliance.
Work Human377 shared keywordsWorkHuman provides a team recognition and rewards platform that enables organizations to celebrate and recognize teams for their workplace accomplishments. The platform integrates social recognition with redemption options for products and experiences from major brands.
Hourly355 shared keywordsHourly is a platform that combines payroll, time tracking, HR, and workers' compensation insurance in one system, using real-time wage data to keep insurance premiums accurate. It serves business owners with hourly and blue-collar workforces across industries such as construction, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality.
Factorial337 shared keywordsFactorial is an AI-powered business management platform that automates and centralizes administrative HR and people management tasks for companies. The platform serves over 16,000 businesses across 120+ countries, enabling organizations to focus on employee engagement and workplace culture.
Deel322 shared keywordsDeel is a global HR platform that enables businesses to hire, onboard, and manage employees and contractors across borders. The platform handles payroll, compliance, and HR administration for companies managing international workforces.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Pyn do?
Pyn provides internal communication and employee coaching tools for remote and distributed teams. It helps leaders deliver regular, customized company communications tailored to specific geographies, functions, and employee needs.
Who founded Pyn?
Pyn was founded by Joris Luijke, Jon Williams, Joris Luijke (He/Him) in 2019.
Who are Pyn's investors?
Pyn's investors include Accel, Andreessen Horowitz.
Where is Pyn headquartered?
Pyn is headquartered in Sydney, AU.