If there’s one thing that makes startups stand apart from the big corporations, it’s their ability to innovate, experiment and maintain a culture. Much has been spoken about the ‘Startup culture’, but startup culture goes beyond pretty offices, free lunches and various perks. While Google’s 20% project time and Facebook’s one month rotations are well known, we have compiled a list of little quirky things startups around the world – small and big- do to boost employee engagement, productivity and in turn have them come up with a kickass product for the end consumer.

14 year old Taylor Rosenthal came up with the idea of First Aid dispensing vending machines, an idea that could save many lives and help deal with medical emergencies near kids areas. His startup RecMed, which he launched in 2015, has already been generating buzz. He’s raised $100,000 in angel investments and has already rejected a $30 million offer to buy his idea.

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