Howdy was founded in Austin in 2018 with one goal: to help US companies build high-performing global engineering teams. Since then, the company has grown, expanded across the Western Hemisphere, and earned recognition from leading business leaders and technology organizations
Here are some of the awards and accolades Howdy has received:
Inc. 5000: Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Howdy made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America in 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The Inc. 5000 is one of the most competitive growth rankings in the US, measuring revenue growth across thousands of private companies each year.
We're proud to have appeared three consecutive times. It's a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the teams we've built together.
Forbes: America's Best Startup Employers
In 2024 and 2026, Howdy was named to Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers list, which evaluates companies across employee satisfaction, employer reputation, and growth.
The recognition means a lot to us. Our mission has always been to create real opportunity for engineers across Latin America (LatAm). Being recognized as a great place to work tells us we're living up to our goal.
Inc.: Female Founders 500
Howdy Founder and CEO Jacqueline Samira was named to Inc.’s 2026 Female Founders 500, which recognizes women building some of the most innovative and impactful companies in the United States.
The list highlights founders who are reshaping industries, creating opportunity, and building organizations that influence how people work.
Jacqueline was also featured by Inc. in its coverage of leaders reshaping the workplace in 2026, recognizing her work building high-performing engineering teams across the US and LatAm.
Austin Business Journal Fast 50
Howdy was included in the 2023 Austin Business Journal Fast 50, which recognizes the fastest-growing private companies in Central Texas.
Austin is one of the most active startup ecosystems in the US, and the Fast 50 is a competitive list. The Texas capital is where we got our start, and this community has been part of our story from the beginning.
Austin Inno Fire Awards
Howdy was also recognized in the 2023 Austin Inno Fire Awards, which celebrate the most innovative startups, founders, and technology companies shaping the region’s future.
The awards spotlight organizations that are pushing the Austin tech ecosystem forward through innovation and growth.
WomenTech Global Awards
Howdy Founder and CEO Jacqueline Samira was a finalist for the Chief in Tech Leader of the Year Award at the WomenTech Global Awards, which recognize women leading innovation and impact across the global technology industry.
The recognition highlights Jacqueline’s work connecting US companies with top engineering talent and building opportunities for engineers throughout LatAm.
Y Combinator
Howdy participated in Y Combinator's Winter 2021 accelerator, one of the world's most selective startup programs. YC has backed thousands of companies across more than 50 countries, and selection is based on team, idea, and growth potential.
Going through YC pushed us to sharpen our thinking about what we were building and why. The experience also connected us with a community of founders who have been building alongside us ever since.
Build your team with Howdy
Hundreds of companies rely on Howdy to build high-performing engineering teams across the Western Hemisphere. From sourcing and vetting to payroll, benefits, and local infrastructure, Howdy helps organizations scale while maintaining quality and culture. Book a demo.