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And if that wasn\u2019t enough, they\u2019ve also landed in the \u2018Top 50 Small to Medium Enterprises\u2019 list for the third consecutive year!<\/p>\n<p>So what\u2019s the secret sauce? It\u2019s simple: people first. Gapstars is all about creating an inclusive, empathetic, and employee-driven environment. From day one, the company has strived to be more than just a workplace\u2014it\u2019s a space where growth, learning, and well-being are at the forefront. Their efforts haven&#8217;t gone unnoticed, with prestigious awards like Top 100 in Asia and Top 10 IT\/ITes Companies in Sri Lanka backing up the company&#8217;s strong reputation.<\/p>\n<p>Hugo Hemmen, CEO of Gapstars, stated, \u201cCommunity is at the core of who we are. We believe that a company is defined by the passion of its people, and for a company to succeed, that passion should be authentic. This is why we go the extra mile in making sure that we imbue empathy into every aspect of our entity, so that our employees know that they are valued as the soul and life of the business.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At Gapstars, health and well-being are top priorities. From regular games of badminton, swimming, and basketball to on-site masseurs and gym memberships, employees can unwind and recharge. For those who need a mental health check-in, Gapstars partners with professional therapists to provide counselling and support. And of course, they\u2019ve got your back with medical coverage, OPD reimbursements, and partnerships with top hospitals and clinics.<br \/>\nGapstars also ensures financial stability, with salaries pegged to the Euro, so that unpredictable times are made smoother. The company also makes commuting a breeze with shuttle services and offers a flexible work environment, allowing employees who are stationed out of Colombo to still contribute effectively to their teams.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Gapstars :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since its inception in 2015, Gapstars has grown from its humble Colombo roots into a thriving international powerhouse with offices in Amsterdam, Lisbon, and Dubai. Led by Co-Founders Hugo Hemmen and David Bijker, Gapstars continues to build agile, high-performance teams for tech start-ups and scale-ups across Europe and the U.S., showing the world just what Sri Lankan tech talent is capable of.<\/p>\n<p>As Gapstars keeps growing, so does their commitment to fostering a culture of Growth, Impact, and Community. 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