People-Driven Success Story
Vast Space Pioneers the Future with Sequoia
Vast is developing humanity’s most capable space stations, pioneering the next giant leap toward long-term living and thriving in space.
800+
Employees
2021
Founded
CA
Headquarters in
The Challenge
Rolling out total rewards to employees is a key area of focus for Abraham, especially as Vast Space continues to grow at a rapid pace. “I stress a lot to our employees that a job isn’t just about the salary you make, but it’s about the bigger picture,” Abraham said. He wanted a way to bring together a full view of employees benefits, 401(k), and compensation, to help employees understand exactly what they’re getting at Vast Space.The Solution: Sequoia’s Partnership
Having worked with Sequoia at multiple companies over the past four years, Abraham knew he could leverage the teams and tools at Sequoia to support Vast Space’s business strategy. He’s began using the analytic capabilities of the Sequoia OS platform, enabling centralized management of compensation and benefits. “We get live data based off the actual benefits and compensation to show the full story and get them to where we need to be.”
I look at Sequoia as my coworker because we’re in this together. They are here to help us achieve our goals. 
Benchmarking and Integration
Benchmarking is vital for maintaining competitive compensation and benefits. While Vast Space faces unique challenges in the aerospace field, Sequoia provides valuable insights. Sequoia’s close partnership and integration with Rippling enhances this partnership, offering seamless data management and a unified approach to HR operations.
Using this data, Abraham can tailor benefits to employee needs, optimizing offerings to make them more effective.
Advancing Goals with Sequoia
From cost-effective resource management to strategic insurance carrier switches, Sequoia supports both company and employee needs. On a personal level, Abraham has benefited from networking and professional growth through this partnership.
To Abraham, Sequoia is more than a broker. “I look at Sequoia as my coworker because we’re in this together,” he explained. “They are here to help us achieve our goals.” Vast Space’s collaboration with Sequoia exemplifies a successful partnership that drives growth and innovation in the aerospace industry. Through strategic support and a focus on total rewards, Sequoia helps Vast Space navigate the complexities of rapid expansion while maintaining a strong employee experience.
Meet the Client
Abraham Awad
Sr. Director, Total Rewards & HR Operations
Sequoia Delivers
Sequoia supports Vast Space mission by delivering the following key services and products:
Vast Space relies on Sequoia’s guidance and technology to create the best employee experience
Sequoia Tech
Innovative benefits for today’s most innovative workforces
Sequoia Tech shifts the paradigm for how fast-moving technology companies take care of their people. This unique program leverages the purchasing power of a group with a collective $50 Billion market value to deliver an unrivaled total benefits package benchmarked to win in an uber-competitive space.
Financial Care
Set up your people for a stronger financial future
With modern workforces facing the most uncertain economic future in recent times, people-driven employers are carving out a competitive advantage in today’s talent pool by providing high-impact financial care resources for their people.