Mission Statement & Values

As with most companies, the initial idea for Roam started as a small point of light that gradually grew brighter and broader. Since the contours of what we are creating are beginning to really take shape, it’s fundamental that we clearly define, for ourselves and our community, exactly what we stand for, and how we make decisions. It’s important that our members understand how our company intends to operate and can hold us accountable to a shared set of principles.

Since Roam is rapidly growing and evolving, I thought it would be a good idea to revisit and refine the founding principles of our company. The most common way these principles are communicated are through a mission statement and a list of company values, and I will use this blog post to share the official version, which, after a lot of reflection and thought, I think are good enough to publish.

Mission Statement

Roam connects people who love to explore the great outdoors. We envision a world in which every adventurer can find a community to broaden their horizons and experience the greatness of our natural world together. Adventuring together builds empathy for each other and our world—and that has the potential to change everything.

Values

Our values reflect our internal decision making process at Roam. These principles shape every feature we build and every decision we make. They are our compass, ensuring that as we grow, we never lose sight on what matters most: connecting people with nature and each other responsibly.

Respect the community

Our community is the gravity which holds Roam together, and ensuring its health and longevity is at the center of our decision making framework. We actively listen to our members’ needs and foster an environment where every explorer feels valued. Our platform’s strength is defined not by our technology but by the bonds between those who share a love for exploration.

Responsible stewardship

Our contributors are Roam’s stewards, and are responsible for nurturing its wellbeing by making well considered and ethical choices. This means prioritizing long-term sustainability over short-term gains, protecting user privacy and data, and ensuring the platform serves the greater good.

Leave no trace

We will encourage our members to respect the environment and ensure the trails they discover and enjoy through Roam are left as good or better than they found them. Roam promotes responsible use practices that protect sensitive areas. We are committed to educating new adventurers about sustainable outdoor ethics.

Better together

Exploring the great outdoors is safer and more rewarding when done with our friends and family. We are building a platform that facilitates shared adventures and community building through exploration.

Transparency, honesty, integrity

We will communicate openly about our decisions and challenges as a company. Our policies will ensure honest business practices and clear data standards. We will own mistakes and share those lessons with the community.

These aren’t frivolous words, and carry real weight and meaning to us internally. They affect everything from hiring, to corporate structure, marketing strategies, and every product decision. We look forward to many years of Roaming together!