Built In has officially recognized Tillo as one of the top employers in Austin, earning a spot on the prestigious 50 Best Startups to Work For in Austin in 2025 list. This marks the second consecutive year that Tillo has been celebrated for its dynamic work culture and commitment to its team.
Tillo, a rapidly growing scale-up with over 135 employees globally, has experienced remarkable growth in its Austin operations. Since establishing a presence in Austin two years ago, the local team has grown by an impressive 83% in the past year alone, with ambitious plans for further expansion in 2025.
“This recognition is a true testament to the culture we’re building here at Tillo,” said Alex Preece, CEO and Co-Founder of Tillo. “Austin has become a cornerstone of our global operations, and the incredible growth of our team reflects the vibrant talent pool and innovative spirit this city offers. We’re proud to foster an environment where people can thrive, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact.
Built In’s annual awards highlight companies with outstanding total rewards packages, including competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and people-first cultural offerings. The program evaluates companies of all sizes across the U.S., honoring remote-first employers and organizations in major tech hubs.
“Being recognized as a Best Place to Work is a testament to these companies' commitment to building a workplace where individuals and innovation thrive," says Built In CEO and Founder Maria Christopoulos Katris. “At Built In, we understand that great companies are powered by great teams, and this achievement showcases their dedication to fostering a culture of growth, inclusivity, and excellence. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor.”
About Tillo
Tillo makes gift cards, rewards, and incentives simple, efficient, and profitable. Tillo is challenging the market with a best-in-class, plug-and-go API that offers businesses seamless connections to 2,000+ global brands that their customers and employees love.
Tillo is the first global gift card network purpose-built to make it easy for brands and buyers to unlock engagement and growth through sustained partnerships, helping people's money go further, inspiring lasting loyalty, and building meaningful relationships.
Tillo operates in 37 markets and 25 currencies, processing billions of dollars worth of gift cards through its award-winning platform.
For more information, visit Tillo
About Built In
Built In is an “always on” recruiting platform designed to help companies hire expert tech talent. By reaching millions of tech professionals monthly, Built In connects innovative companies with hard-to-reach talent, offering a unique blend of content and brand-building opportunities. For more information, visit www.builtin.com.
About Built In’s Best Places to Work
Built In’s annual Best Places to Work program honors companies with the best total rewards packages in the U.S. and leading tech hubs, including Austin. Winners are selected based on an algorithm that evaluates compensation, benefits, and people-first cultural offerings. Learn more at employers.builtin.com/best-places-to-work.
