Attentive.ai on Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2026

Attentive.ai has been recognized as one of America’s Best Startup Employers 2026, a prestigious distinction presented by Forbes in collaboration with Statista, the global statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

This recognition places Attentive.ai among the top startups in the United States, selected from more than 20,000 eligible companies and evaluated using over 7 million data points. Each organization was assessed across three core pillars: Employer Reputation, Employee Satisfaction, and Company Growth.

For us, this recognition is simple: it reflects the experience our teams have every day.

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Building a company where people can do their best work

At Attentive.ai, growth has never been just about numbers. It’s about building an environment where talented people can solve meaningful problems and see the impact of their work.

We operate on a shared belief: meaningful innovation only happens in environments where people feel trusted, supported, and challenged to grow in the right ways.

Being included on America’s Best Startup Employers 2026 reflects the culture we’ve intentionally built, which is one centered around:

• Transparent leadership and open communication
• Cross-functional collaboration and ownership
• Continuous professional development
• An inclusive, globally connected team

And these values aren't abstract. They influence how we hire, how we give feedback, how we grow, and how we build products. And at the heart of this is our BOLD culture code: a shared framework that guides how we work and make decisions:

→ Build for the customer and yourself: Start by deeply understanding customer pain and creating solutions that deliver real value.

→ Own it like the MVP (most valuable player): Take initiative, act with accountability, and make decisions with a frontline mindset.

→ Live life with a growth mindset: Get 1% better every day. Embrace feedback and keep improving.

→ Do the right thing: Choose long-term trust over short-term wins. Always.

“From day one, we’ve focused on building a company where high performance and high trust go hand in hand,” said Shiva Dhawan, CEO and Co-founder of Attentive.ai. “Startups move fast, but culture determines whether that speed is sustainable. This recognition reflects the environment our team has built together, one where people are encouraged to think BOLD, take ownership, and grow alongside the company.”

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What this recognition means for the way we build

To us, being named America’s Best Startup Employers 2026 goes beyond a milestone. It's a responsibility that we aim to uphold time and again.

Because we believe that the ability to attract, retain, and develop exceptional people is one of the strongest predictors of sustained innovation.

For us, this recognition strengthens our commitment to:

• Investing in employee growth and leadership development
• Scaling responsibly while preserving startup agility
• Expanding globally without compromising culture
• Continuing to build AI solutions that transform industries

As we move forward, our focus remains unchanged: build a workplace where people can thrive, build technology that solves real problems, and scale in a way that lasts.

We’re proud of the recognition, and even more proud of the team that made it possible.

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● About Forbes: Forbes is a globally recognized business media brand known for its trusted journalism, influential rankings, and coverage of entrepreneurship, leadership, and innovation worldwide.

● About Statista: Statista is a leading global provider of market and consumer data, publishing hundreds of industry rankings and company reports each year.