Coupa

Ann Arbor
Total Offices: 3
2,500 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2006

What's the Company Culture Like at Coupa?

Updated on February 25, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Cultural Alignment
Team Dynamics & Collaboration
Recognition Practices

Coupa’s culture is built around four "refreshed" core values that guide how teams collaborate and innovate:

  • Drive Success for #AllOfUs: A commitment to the collective success of employees, customers, and partners.
  • Own Our Results: Encouraging personal accountability and a "problem-solver" mindset.
  • Cultivate Belonging: Focused on empathy, inclusion, and ensuring every "Coupanian" can be their authentic self.
  • Build Tomorrow Together: A focus on long-term innovation, particularly in ethical AI and sustainability.

Coupa Employee Perspectives

Coupa’s values are not just communicated—they are consistently demonstrated at every stage of the employee experience, starting from the very first interaction. Candidates often experience a thoughtful, respectful and highly intentional process that reflects the company’s commitment to inclusion, collaboration and doing what’s right. This strong alignment between values and actions leaves a lasting impression and reinforces a culture built on respect and belonging:

“From the warm welcome upon entering the interview room to the meticulously organized process led by leaders from Pune and HQ, I felt respected and valued throughout. What truly resonated with me was the unwavering focus on values throughout the entire process—a commitment that still holds a special place in my heart today.”

Sanyo Rai
Sanyo Rai, Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition, India

What People Are Saying About Coupa

  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are often seen as welcoming and cooperative, with teams that support one another and a friendly, community feel. The workplace is described as inclusive and engaging, where people come together to get things done.
  • Accountability & Ownership: People are given significant responsibility and encouraged to own outcomes, supported by a bottom-up managerial approach. Recognition programs that celebrate commitment and impact reinforce a sense of ownership.
  • Authentic & Consistent Values: Values such as “Cultivate Belonging,” “Drive Success for #AllOfUs,” and “Build Tomorrow Together” are embedded in everyday language and reinforced through ERGs and awards. Leadership messaging and cultural rituals emphasize inclusion, shared accountability, and collective growth.

Coupa's Benefits

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Offers a remote work program

You don’t need a desk in an office to be part of something big. You just need a seat at the (virtual) table—and the ambition to shape what’s next.