FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Oakland, CA – CollabWORK, the recruitment platform connecting employers with top talent through online communities and newsletters, has been named the winner of HR West's prestigious Startup Showdown competition in the HR Tech division. The competition took place on Day 1 of the HRWest conference, on March 11, 2025, at the Oakland Marriott City Center.
CollabWORK competed against an impressive group of finalists, including Manifest, Hire.inc, Scalis.ai, and Globalized Health, in a live pitch event attended by leading HR professionals and industry experts. Each finalist delivered a seven-minute pitch followed by a Q&A session with a panel of esteemed judges.
CollabWORK’s innovative approach to recruitment marketing and its growing network of community partners set it apart from the competition, earning the top honor in this year’s Startup Showdown.
The Startup Showdown highlights emerging companies driving technological advancements in HR and talent acquisition. Winning the competition provides CollabWORK with increased visibility, valuable industry recognition, and new opportunities for growth and collaboration.
HRWest remains one of the premier events for HR professionals, featuring sessions on the latest trends, tools, and strategies shaping the future of work.
Media Contact:
Ashley Soley-Cerro, Operations Manager
ashley@collabwork.com
About CollabWORK:
CollabWORK is a recruitment platform designed to help companies reach passive talent by distributing job opportunities through online communities and niche newsletters. By tapping into these hidden job markets, CollabWORK empowers employers to find qualified professionals who may not be actively browsing job boards.