Hayden AI Featured as One of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers 2026

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hayden AI, the leading provider of vision AI solutions powering safer, smarter, and more efficient cities, has been recognized as one of Forbes 2026 America’s Best Startup Employers for our dedicated, mission-driven employee base who takes pride in their meaningful work impacting transit riders in major cities across the world.

America’s Best Startup Employers 2026 identified the top performing startups in the United States by gathering more than 7 million data points from over 20,000 eligible companies. More than 2,500 companies qualified for in-depth analysis. In the end, only 500 companies were included in the ranking. Each employer’s final evaluation was based on three key criteria: Employer Reputation, Employee Satisfaction, and Company Growth.

“Hayden AI’s exceptional employees are the backbone of this company,” Hayden AI CEO Marty Beard explained. “We’re excited to be honored as one of Forbes 2026 America’s Best Startup Employers because our team is driven by the impact our technology has in cities across the world every day. What sets us apart is the rare combination of world class expertise we've brought together under one roof — from innovative hardware engineering and deep vision AI expertise, to transportation and smart city policy. This recognition belongs to all of our employees, and it fuels our commitment to keep building our workplace.”

Hayden AI employees are dedicated to improving road safety and public transit reliability through vision AI technology. With 10 major U.S. cities currently using our automated transit zone enforcement platform, Hayden AI is improving bus on-time performance, decreasing collisions along bus routes, and reducing parking violations obstructing bus stops for more accessible transit.

About Hayden AI: Hayden AI powers safer, smarter, and more efficient cities. We combine advanced vision AI with purpose-built, vehicle-mounted hardware to analyze urban environments in real time. Cities use our technology to make streets safer and improve transit performance for everyone. Learn more at www.hayden.ai.