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HR.com, the leading community for HR professionals worldwide, is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of FutureHR: The Ultimate Startup Showdown with the awarding of the top Startup of the Year title.
The final judging and winner announcements took place on March 11th at the HRWest 2025 Conference in Oakland, California, which featured two days of cutting-edge HR content, roundtable discussions, and insights from top industry leaders and influencers representing major global employers and brands.
Startups from across the country competed, showcasing HR-, benefits- and recruiting-focused innovations. To qualify, entrants had to offer a product or service tailored to HR and must not have closed a Series B funding round.
The Top 3 Winners:
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: CollabWORK, founded by CEO Summer Delaney, is the first community-driven hiring platform that uses online networks and advanced AI to connect top talent with leading job opportunities. The platform taps into curated professional communities for fast, nuanced sourcing, modern referrals, and dependable candidates. Their referral-based model, supported by performance data and human oversight, ensures that job openings reach candidates who align with specific roles, providing a personalized yet scalable recruitment experience. CollabWork will receive a comprehensive marketing services package from HR.com to recognize their achievement.
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