How Runway went from complexity to compliance with Deel

Runway, an applied AI research company at the forefront of multi-modal AI systems, operates as a remote-first organization with employees spanning 8 countries.

Renowned for developing groundbreaking media tools including video generation, Runway transforms how artists, filmmakers, and creators navigate the creative process and make media. Pioneering the AI industry has helped foster team growth all over the world, necessitating the ability for Runway to navigate the hurdles involved in hiring top global talent due to the complexities of compliance and local regulations.

Managing varying employment laws and onboarding processes across multiple countries creates inefficiencies and poses compliance risks, which can sometimes delay the hiring of critical roles. Runway sought a streamlined solution to enable seamless international hiring.

"Ensuring compliance outside the US was a significant challenge that we couldn’t have navigated alone. Thanks to Deel, we can uphold our mission of never letting location stop us from hiring great talent.," explains Rebecca McPherson of Runway’s People Team.

Runway adopted Deel’s Employer of Record (EOR) solution to simplify its global hiring and ensure compliance. With Deel, the company onboarded, managed, and paid international employees without the need for local entity setups.

From researchers in the UK advancing generative video capabilities to engineers in Brazil refining machine learning techniques, Deel gave Runway the flexibility to hire the right talent without hesitation. And by handling the complexities of global compliance and simplifying workflows, Deel became an indispensable partner in helping Runway focus on what they do best: pushing the boundaries of human creativity and innovation.