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San Francisco, CA, September 9, 2025 — Fast Company today announced its seventh annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, recognizing businesses that foster a culture of innovation across all levels. Judges singled out six companies as winners in the Small and Mighty Companies: Fewer Than 100 Employees category, with Burq earning a spot for its commitment to redefining last-mile delivery and empowering businesses to scale with flexible, technology-driven solutions.
The 2025 Best Workplaces for Innovators list ranks 100 winners across industries such as entertainment, biotech, consumer packaged goods, marketing, education, and healthcare. Judges singled out six companies as winners in the Small and Mighty Companies: Fewer Than 100 Employees category, including Burq. To be considered, applicants detailed their investment in innovation, internal programs, and company culture. Final selections were made by Fast Company’s editors, who evaluated every application and conducted extensive research to generate a score for each company. A distinguished panel of judges then reviewed the top-rated companies.
"Innovation is core to everything we do at Burq. Our mission is to give businesses of all sizes the ability to deliver with the same speed and reliability as the biggest players in the world, without the overhead or complexity," said Salman Habib, co-founder of Burq. "Being recognized by Fast Company highlights the impact of our team’s work to build solutions that make delivery smarter, faster, and more accessible for everyone."
Burq has rapidly emerged as one of the most innovative logistics platforms, connecting businesses with hundreds of delivery providers through a single integration. The company’s platform allows businesses to expand their delivery networks, automate workflows, gain visibility with real-time analytics, and provide branded customer experiences. With a 99%+ successful delivery rate and growing adoption across industries like grocery, floral, pharmacy, and retail, Burq has proven that innovation is not just about scale—it’s about creating technology that meets customers where they are and grows with them.
“Each year, we’re inspired by the companies and leaders who prove that innovation doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of intentional choices to empower people at every level,” says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “The organizations on this year’s Best Workplaces for Innovators list show that when you build a culture where creativity and risk-taking are valued, breakthrough ideas inevitably follow.”
The full list of honorees is available at https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/list.
The Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators issue (Fall 2025) is available online now and will hit newsstands on September 23.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.
About Burq
Burq is a leading provider of last-mile delivery solutions, helping businesses of all sizes streamline operations, scale services, and elevate the customer experience. With customizable workflows, access to a vast delivery network, and smart tools that simplify logistics, Burq gives businesses the flexibility and insights they need to grow and the trusted partner they rely on to deliver success. For more information, please visit burqup.com.
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