Built In Honors Forward in Its Esteemed 2025 Best Places To Work Awards
January 7, 2025 | Company News
January 7, 2025 — Built In today announced that Forward Financing was honored in its 2025 Best Places to Work Awards. Specifically, Forward earned a place on six of Built In’s Best Places to Work lists, including:
- 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Boston in 2025
- 100 Best Remote Midsize Places to Work in 2025
- 100 Best Remote Places to Work in 2025
- 100 Best Places to Work in Boston in 2025
- 100 Best US Midsize Companies to Work for in 2025
- 100 Best US Companies to Work for in 2025
The annual awards program includes companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, and honors both remote-first employers as well as companies in large tech markets across the US.
“We’re incredibly proud to be recognized for the culture and benefits we provide,” says Shannon Braley, Forward’s Chief People Officer. “Being recognized alongside such outstanding companies is truly an honor. At Forward, we’re deeply committed to building a workplace where people feel supported, valued, and empowered to thrive. This recognition is a reflection of our team’s hard work, dedication, and the strong culture we continue to nurture.”
Built In determines the winners of Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation and benefits. To reflect the benefits candidates are searching for more frequently on Built In, the program also weighs criteria like remote and flexible work opportunities, programs for DEI, and other people-first cultural offerings.
“Being recognized as a Best Place to Work is a testament to these companies’ commitment to building a workplace where individuals and innovation thrive,” says Built In CEO and Founder, Maria Christopoulos Katris. “At Built In, we understand that great companies are powered by great teams, and this achievement showcases their dedication to fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.”
About Forward Financing
Forward Financing is a financial technology company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with an operational hub in Santiago, Dominican Republic that provides fast, flexible capital to US small businesses that have been long underserved by traditional financing options. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver approvals within hours and funds that same day — giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.
Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $3 billion in funding to more than 65,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Forward is also recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston, certified as a Great Place to Work®, and is committed to helping their people and the small businesses they serve to achieve their full potential.
About Built In
Built In is the “always on” recruiting platform that reaches the tech professionals that other leading recruiting platforms don’t. Designed to help companies hire expert tech talent, Built In continuously drives brand awareness with content. Monthly, millions of the industry’s most in-demand global tech professionals visit our site to stay ahead of tech trends and news, learn skills to accelerate their careers, find the right job opportunities and get hired. Thousands of companies, from fast-growing startups to the largest enterprises rely on Built In. By putting their stories in front of our uniquely engaged audience, we help them hire otherwise hard-to-reach technical and expert talent. www.builtin.com.