The list for emerging companies
shaping the future of
workplace culture.

Will Reed's Top 100, in partnership with PitchBook, shines a spotlight on
Series A and B companies who are actively building cultures rooted in
purpose, growth, belonging & care.

Meet the Judges

  • Jeff Diana

    ADVISOR, BOARD MEMBER, CPO, INVESTOR/ENTREPRENEUR

    LinkedIn

  • Kelli Dragovich

    4X CHRO, HR ADVISOR,
    HR HERETICS PODCAST HOST

    LinkedIn

  • Kristin Vines

    CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER AT SPLIT,
    ADVISOR

    LinkedIn

  • Meredith Fish

    VP PEOPLE & CULTURE AT WORKRAMP

    LinkedIn

  • Maddi Hauser

    PEOPLE & TALENT PRACTICE LEAD AT WILL REED, ADVISOR

    LinkedIn

Key Dates

Applications Open: April 22, 2024


Applications Close: May 19, 2024


Applications Reviewed: June 2024


Winners Notified: June 2024


List Goes Live: September 2024


Why Apply?

Why Apply?

Industry Visibility

The company’s mission, product and culture get shared with VC firms, candidates, peers and tech media. The final list will be distributed to PitchBook’s 1M+ subscribers.

Networking & Community

The company’s founder(s) get invited to highly curated, founder-only virtual and in-person events.

Candidate Network Access

The company gets access to Will Reed's {amazing} GTM & People candidate network. (You should ask past winners about the hires we’ve made for them!)

Employer Brand Asset

The company gets to walk away with a powerful employer brand asset and digital media kit to help attract and retain transformative talent.

Halo Effect

The company gets to harness the power of brand association. Being named to Will Reed's Top 100 puts the company...in great company!

More about Will Reed’s Top 100

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Eligibility Criteria

Location

The company is headquartered or has a primary location in the U.S.

Founding

The company was founded in 2010 or later.

Funding

The company is venture capital-backed.

Stage

The company is currently Series A or Series B.

Customer

The company is B2B.

Let’s celebrate great company culture!

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