Best startup companies in California? Here are the top 10 places to work, Forbes said
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Forbes ranked Cribl in San Francisco as the top startup employer in 2025, emphasizing the importance of employee satisfaction in a startup's success. Other notable companies include CodaMetrix and Hightouch. Eight of the top 10 companies are based in California, known for maintaining employee engagement and an innovative hiring approach. Ed Franklin from Lunar Energy highlighted the need for careful hiring, focusing on effective employee communication to achieve milestones. California's entrepreneurial spirit and its ideal environment for startups contribute significantly to its attractiveness as a business hub.
"Choosing the right talent can make or break a startup. Employees represent the heart and soul of a startup as well as its biggest expense."
"A lot of companies look at statistics to fill employees, but we take our time with the people we hire."
"California has become a top state for starting an online business, thanks to its balance of technology and lifestyle."
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