2022

2022 Business Products & Services Companies to Watch

The Startup Weekly is proud to announce its 2022 Business Products & Services Companies to Watch. Awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) companies shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each awardee was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including 2021 business achievements, demonstrated business resiliency, contributions to thought leadership, product and/or service strength, and contributions to the business community at large. Industry classification is based on awardee self selection. Business services is an extremely broad industry and the awarded companies are emblematic of this diversity. The awarded firms represent excellence across every sector of the Business Products & Services landscape. Congratulations to the winners! We are excited to see what you achieve in 2022 and beyond.

2022 Consumer Products & Services Companies to Watch

The Startup Weekly is excited to present its 2022 Consumer Products & Services Companies to Watch. Awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) companies shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each awardee was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including 2021 business achievements, demonstrated business resiliency, contributions to thought leadership, product and/or service strength, and contributions to the business community at large. Industry classification is based on awardee self selection. From Beddy’s to Xero Shoes, the awardees represent some of today’s most beloved and highest-growth brands. Congratulations to the winners — The Startup Weekly is excited to see what you achieve in 2022 and beyond!

2022 Customers Choice

The Startup Weekly is proud to present its second annual Customer Choice Awards. Awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) individuals shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each participant was required to provide a completed data sheet and/or anonymous survey results from a sampling of their customer base. The Startup Weekly selection panel then reviewed company submitted materials supplemented with editorial research. The Startup Weekly has established an internal hurdle rate for awards based on industry and geography. If the average score per response, for all responses, exceeds our internal hurdle then the Company is selected for the award. We are honored to highlight these companies that continually put the customer first. We look forward to watching their continued success in 2022 and beyond.

2022 Diverse & Inclusive Employers

The Startup Weekly is ecstatic to announce its 2022 Diverse and Inclusive Employers Award. Our selection panel reviewed either (i) anonymous survey results from participating companies or (ii) completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) fact sheets. This review was supplemented by feedback from our editorial research team. An internal hurdle rate was established for each of the questions/topics and Companies whose average score per response, for all responses, exceeded the Startup Weekly internal hurdle were selected for the award. We are excited to present these companies who are leading the way in fostering diverse and equitable workplaces!

2022 Exceptional Workplace

The Startup Weekly is ecstatic to announce its 2022 Exceptional Workplaces Award. Awardees were selected based on anonymous survey results from employees at each company. At least 30% of eligible employees needed to complete the survey for awardees to be considered. In the new post-COVID working paradigm, we are proud to highlight these Exceptional Workplaces who go above and beyond to deliver inclusive, engaging, and collaborative work environments. Congratulations to the winners! We are excited to see what you can achieve together.

2022 Financial Services & Technology Companies to Watch

The Startup Weekly is excited to present its 2022 Financial Services & Technology Companies to Watch. Awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) companies shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each awardee was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including 2021 business achievements, demonstrated business resiliency, contributions to thought leadership, product and/or service strength, and contributions to the business community at large. Industry classification is based on awardee self selection. An industry that touches virtually every corner of the modern world, the awarded companies represent market leadership in technical innovation and/or client service. Congratulations to the winners! We are excited to see what you achieve in 2022 and beyond.

2022 Founders to Watch

The Startup Weekly is proud to present its 2022 Founders to Watch award. Recipients demonstrated distinct entrepreneurial excellence in building and growing businesses throughout the year. Each applicant was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including personal achievements, professional success, and contributions to the business community at large. Congratulations to the winners and we look forward to seeing your accomplishments to come!

2022 Healthcare Companies to Watch

The Startup Weekly is excited to present its 2022 Healthcare Companies to Watch. As always, awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) companies shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each awardee was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including 2020 business achievements, demonstrated business resiliency, contributions to thought leadership, product and/or service strength, and contributions to the business community at large. Industry classification based on awardee self selection and broadly includes healthcare products and services, technology, and veterinary care. In a period where healthcare has been pushed to the front of everyone’s mind, we are proud to highlight some of the industry’s most successful and promising companies from medical products companies like React Health to sleep test specialists like Blackstone Medical Services. Congratulations to the winners — The Startup Weekly team is excited to see what you achieve in 2022 and beyond!

2022 Software Companies to Watch

The Startup Weekly is proud to present its 2022 Software Companies to Watch list. Awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) companies shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each awardee was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including 2021 business achievements, resiliency, contributions to thought leadership, product and/or service strength, and contributions to the business community at large. The category of software is broadly defined to include product, software development, and tech-enabled services companies in an effort to capture the breadth and depth of the modern day software ecosystem. Congratulations to the winners! We are excited to see what you achieve in 2022 and beyond.

2022 Women in Business

The Startup Weekly is proud to present its 2022 Women in Business to Watch. Awardees were selected from a pool of both (i) applications received and (ii) individuals shortlisted by The Startup Weekly editorial board. Each awardee was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised of investors, entrepreneurs, executives, and other thought leaders. Inclusion in the final awards list was based on several factors, including 2021 business and personal achievements, contributions to industry thought leadership, and contributions to the business community at large. From software and tech-enabled services to consumer products, the Women in Business to Watch represent a diverse group of women pushing their companies and industries into the future. We are honored to highlight their achievements and are excited to see what they accomplish next!