--- title: "Tigera named as one of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2023" source: "https://www.tigera.io/blog/tigera-named-as-one-of-forbes-americas-best-startup-employers-in-2023/" description: "Tigera is proud to announce that we have been named one of America’s Best Startup Employers 2023 by Forbes!" --- [Company Blog](https://www.tigera.io/category/company-blog/) # Tigera named as one of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers in 2023 By [Suki Lam](https://www.tigera.io/blog/author/suki-lam/) on May 11, 2023 • 2 min read We are proud to announce that we have been named one of[America’s Best Startup Employers 2023](https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/?sh=367fd1b62ad7) by Forbes! The Forbes list of America’s Best Startup Employers 2023 was compiled by evaluating 2,600 companies with at least 50 employees in the United States. All of the companies considered were founded between 2013 and 2020, from the ground up, and were not spin-offs of existing businesses. Just like other Forbes lists, businesses cannot pay to be considered. Evaluation was based on three criteria: employer reputation, employee satisfaction, and growth. ## Great Place to Work™ 2022 ![Great Place to Work™ Certified logo, May 2022-May 2023, USA. Indicates a positive employee experience](https://www.tigera.io/app/uploads/2023/05/image2-1.png) Inclusion in Forbes’ list comes after we were proudly certified as a[Great Place to Work™](https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7047106) in 2022. The Great Place to Work Certification recognizes employers that create an exceptional employee experience. The certification process involves surveying employees and the employer, and rankings are based on employee feedback and independent analysis. This means job searchers can rely on the certification to help them determine whether an organization is truly a great place to work. ## Go Tigers! Our [core values](https://www.tigera.io/about/) are the foundation of everything we do. Tigera believes in a collaborative, flexible work environment built on mutual respect and commitment. We are delighted to hear that our employees feel valued and enjoy Tigera’s culture. ![Employee testimonial highlights Tigera's collaborative culture and commitment to open communication](https://www.tigera.io/app/uploads/2023/05/image1-22-1.png)Image: Matt Amadea, Senior Revenue Operations Manager, on why he enjoys working at Tigera Want to become a Tiger? Check out our [careers](https://www.tigera.io/careers/) page for current openings. 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