Exciting news! We’re over the moon to share that Forbes has named Hone one of America’s Best Startup Employers for 2026.
The prestigious list highlights 500 of the most innovative startups across the U.S., and we’re proud to land at #206, alongside HR tech leaders like Rippling, Deel, and Oyster. This recognition reflects something we’ve believed since day one: high-quality development shouldn’t be reserved for the select few. It’s mission-critical for all employees.
To determine the rankings, Forbes partnered with Statista to evaluate more than 20,000 startups nationwide, analyzing companies based on employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and company growth. Being included on this list honors the collaborative culture, industry-leading innovation, and the true impact on learners around the globe that our team has achieved together.
Since our founding in 2018, we’ve been on a mission to reimagine how organizations develop their people. Our AI-powered people development platform combines the best of AI learning with live, expert-led experiences to help teams build the skills that matter most for today’s workplace – like communication, collaboration, and AI literacy. The result? Highly personalized development that drives behavior change and lasting skills at scale.
We partner with some of the world’s most recognizable organizations, like Zoom, Subway, and Indeed to name a few, helping their teams develop the leadership and universal skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace.
As the pace of change accelerates across industries, the need for continuous skill development and strong leadership has never been greater. We’re honored to be recognized for our dedication to helping organizations meet that challenge and empower their people to grow.
See the full Forbes ‘America’s Best Startup Employers 2026’ list: https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/
