Who We Are
In Latin, the word trivium means "the place where three roads meet." To be Intrivium is to be directly in the center of connectivity — at the convergence of people and ideas. Exactly where the magic happens.
After many years working for both small and large companies in a variety of industries, we've learned a few things. Chief among them: the business of life is human connection. Our belief in this idea is so strong, we decided to build a company around it.
We think of this state of being — this sense of warmth, belonging, and genuine connection — as gezellig. It's the secret behind our ability to create meaningful connections through innovative solutions. And it's a secret we love to tell.
"Turning moments into movements and participants into partners."
These aren't corporate values written on a wall. They are the lived reality of how we work — and why we built Intrivium the way we did.
We've heard the phrase "work-life balance" for years — but we prefer to acknowledge that there's really no such thing. There's just this one life, and we happen to be spending some of it here at work. Whatever is most pressing or important to us in the moment is what we're focused on. Such is life.
When we recognized this truth, it became beautifully apparent that we were free to be exactly who we are regardless of our location or activity. We love how liberating it is to never have to maintain a "work face" façade ever again.
Intrivium has no managers or bosses. We are equal in that each of us contributes to our highest ability, and no one's contribution is greater or more valuable than another's. We believe that people are fundamentally good and can be trusted to do the right thing.
In claiming the freedom to "own our own world," we also acknowledge the responsibility that accompanies it. We gladly share in the benefits of autonomy and readily accept the outcomes that result — both great and sometimes not so great.
Leadership does exist in the absence of bosses. Intrivium team members provide mentorship and guidance according to their experience and ability — organically, through daily interactions, not through title or org chart position.
Speaking of titles: we don't really have them. They have no impact on income, authority, or influence. We're free to choose our own — and right now, most of us consider ourselves a Co-Founder. Because we are.
There is no confidential or protected information at Intrivium. We collaboratively share everything — including financial information — with full transparency. Since we share profits equally regardless of role, transparency in this context is kind of automatic.
When everything is permitted to be on the table, there is no fear of being punished or humiliated for speaking up with ideas, questions, concerns, or mistakes. When nothing is hidden, there is little to fear.
Fulfillment is our measure of success and the north star that drives all our actions. Simplicity and freedom are our mantra. Consequently, we've done away with things that reduce happiness or just don't make sense for us: needless presentations, unnecessary recurring meetings, performance evaluations, and three-year target-setting sessions.
Intrivium is a beautiful paradox. It's a great example of relinquishing control over that which cannot be truly controlled anyway — and discovering that letting go is the secret to success after all.
Of all the tactics, tools, and methods for success we've learned to employ over the years, the most valuable by far has been our connection to each other. We are more than colleagues. We are supporters, mentors, confidants, challengers, collaborators, motivators, and friends.
We used the word "other" three times in that last sentence. It's probably the most important word on this entire page. The business of life is human connection. Our belief in this idea is so strong, we decided to create a company around it.
