82i Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
Annual list recognizes the businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture
SEVERNA PARK, MD., June 2, 2026 – 82i is proud to announce it has been named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces list. The list, which can be found at Inc.com, honors American companies that have built exceptional workplaces and vibrant cultures that support their teams and businesses, whether in-person, remote, or hybrid.
The award is the result of comprehensive measurement and evaluation of hundreds of applicants. The process involved a detailed employee survey conducted by Quantum Workplace, covering critical elements such as management effectiveness, perks, professional development, and overall company culture. Each company’s benefits were also audited to determine the overall score. 82i is honored to be included among the 507 companies recognized this year.
“When I founded 82i, I wanted to build a firm where people would grow faster than they thought possible. Five years in, that is still the standard we hold ourselves to. We’ve built a culture around trust, learning, and ownership, with a global team across the US, the Philippines, and Europe who share a belief that the best work happens when good people do hard things together. Being named to Inc.’s Best Workplaces list is a meaningful milestone, but the real measure is how our team shows up for one another and for the founders we serve. That is what we are most proud of,” said Jason Shapiro, Founder of 82i.
“This year’s Best Workplaces list goes beyond great company culture–it highlights companies making meaningful and sustained investment in their employees,” says Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc. “Even in a labor market that favors employers, these companies understand that an intentional and authentic commitment to their teams drives stronger employee retention, engagement, and ultimately, a stronger business overall.”
To view the full list of winners, visit Inc.com.
About 82i
82i is a financial advisory and accounting firm built for entrepreneurs. The firm partners with founders across Transaction Advisory, Strategic CFO, and Accounting+ services, supporting everything from capital raises and board-level decision-making to day-to-day financial clarity.
Founded by Jason Shapiro, 82i was created to be a practical, aligned financial partner that helps founders make better decisions, create real value, and scale with confidence. Learn more at www.82i.co.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for entrepreneurs and business. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
About Quantum Workplace
Quantum Workplace, based in Omaha, Nebraska, is an HR technology company that serves organizations through employee-engagement surveys, action-planning tools, exit surveys, peer-to-peer recognition, performance evaluations, goal tracking, and leadership assessment. For more information, visit QuantumWorkplace.com.