We’re proud to share that Forbes has named Shopmonkey one of America’s Best Startup Employers for the fourth time. That’s not a typo. Four times. In the startup world, momentum matters. So does staying power. Being recognized once is exciting. Earning a spot on this list four separate times says something bigger about who we are and how we operate.
Each year, Forbes partners with Statista to evaluate thousands of privately held startups across the U.S. Companies are measured on employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth. Only 500 make the final list. Making it again puts us in strong company, and we don’t take that lightly.
Sure, awards are great, but what makes this one meaningful to us is what it represents behind the scenes. We’ve always believed that building a category-defining product starts with building a team that embodies our core values of "humble, hungry, and smart." People here are trusted to make decisions. They’re encouraged to challenge ideas. They see the impact of their work in real time through the shops we serve every day.
That kind of environment is intentional. It shows up in how we hire, how we work together, and how we invest in our people as we grow. Here’s how a few team members describe it:
Joining the Shopmonkey team has been one of the best career decisions I've ever made. I was looking for a collaborative environment where I would be challenged but also recognized for meeting those challenges. Shopmonkey has provided me with all three.
While Shopmonkey's employees are mostly remote, I have never felt more connected to a team and leadership! There's a strong culture of collaboration and mutual support that spans across departments and locations.
Shopmonkey has consistently proven to be an incredible place to work. We show up for our customers, we make a real impact on the industry, and we’re always reminded of why we’re here and what our mission is. So I can definitely say I made the right decision!
This recognition tells us we’re doing something right as we continue driving change across the automotive service industry. Culture is easy to talk about. It’s much harder to maintain as a company grows — bringing on new people, releasing new features, riding the ups and downs, and making the tough decisions that serve customers best. Being named to this list again shows that we’re protecting what matters.
To our team, thank you. This award reflects your work and your standards. And to the shops we serve, your trust pushes us to keep improving. Four times is an honor. We’re proud of it. And we’re just getting started.
