—Amar Panchal

As AKRAYA turns 24 this month, it’s the perfect moment to pause and reflect on a journey fueled by vision, resilience, and impact. Born in the throes of the dotcom bust, AKRAYA began as a dream—a dream of a staffing company built by engineers, for engineers. A company that could help Silicon Valley’s leading firms develop groundbreaking products. A dream that a services company could compete with the best venture-backed startups in attracting and retaining top talent. A dream that our size wouldn’t define our impact—our will would.

Over the past 24 years, that dream has become a reality far beyond what we imagined. What began with a single person cold calling in a post-dotcom bust has grown into a global team of AKRAYANS, all united by a shared purpose:

• Enabling our clients to create revolutionary products
• Empowering our candidates to pursue their dreams
• Inspiring AKRAYANS to reach their full potential

This journey hasn’t followed a straight path. We’ve weathered economic downturns, shifting markets, technological revolutions, and a global pandemic. But through every challenge, we’ve stayed true to our core:

Engineers at heart — We measure, analyze, adapt, and move forward.
Humble — We see every peak as a chance to spot the next summit and know the next climb might start in a valley.
Inclusive — We still believe that doing good is good for business. This year marks the 10th anniversary of our Women Back to Work program—a decade of meaningful impact and lives changed. Through this initiative, we’ve helped countless talented professionals return to the workforce and reclaim their careers with dignity and support.

Along the way, we’ve celebrated major wins, reached significant milestones, and embraced the lessons that came with each twist in the road. Early on, we committed to building a unique company culture—one rooted in our core values: Own It, Urgency, Learn, and Give Back. That culture has earned us industry-wide recognition, including:

• Named the #1 Best Place to Work in Silicon Valley in both 2011 and 2023, and ranked in the Top 30 for 16 of the last 20 years.
• The only staffing company to receive Glassdoor’s Best Employer in the USA award three years in a row.

None of this would have been possible without our incredible customers, candidates, well-wishers, and AKRAYANS. If you see yourself on that list—thank you. You’ve influenced our success more than you may realize.

When you’re deep in the work, it’s easy to forget just how far you’ve come. But today, as AKRAYA turns 24, we’re pausing. Reflecting. Owning the story that’s been built, client by client, placement by placement, AKRAYAN by AKRAYAN.

Because it’s not just about the milestones—it’s about what they represent.
Every award is proof that a people-first culture isn’t a tactic, it’s our standard.
Every returner we’ve supported is a testament to our mission: to bring talent back with opportunity, dignity, and purpose.
Every client win confirms that values and velocity can go hand in hand.

The Future Is Unwritten—But It’s Ours to Shape

As we celebrate 24 transformative years on April 24th, we’re not just looking back—we’re charging forward. Our mission has always been to build relationships that last, solve problems that matter, and create opportunities that change lives.

Today, our clients don’t just view us as a staffing firm—they see us as strategic consultants and trusted partners who bring insight, innovation, and impact to every engagement.

From our AI-powered recruitment solutions to Research-as-a-Service (RaaS) and HX-driven talent strategies, we continue to lead—not just with tech, but with intention.

As we enter our 25th year, we’re not here to coast. We’re here to grow smarter, move faster, and aim higher.

To our brilliant teams in the U.S., India, and around the world—thank you for showing up with passion, care, and grit every day.
To our clients and partners—thank you for your trust, collaboration, and belief in our work.
And to every candidate and returner who made us part of their story—thank you for letting us be part of yours.

This milestone isn’t just about how far we’ve come. It’s about how much farther we’re ready to go.

Where We Go from Here

AKRAYA’s story has never been just about milestones—it’s about momentum. It’s about people with purpose, building something meaningful together. We’ll keep evolving, leading, and learning.

We’ll keep championing talent, delivering results, and rewriting what’s possible in staffing. Because the future of work isn’t just arriving—it’s being built, one relationship, one placement, one breakthrough at a time.

AKRAYA isn’t just a company. It’s a culture. It’s a mindset. It’s a movement.

🎥 Take a walk down memory lane with us—watch our 24-year journey unfold in this special video.
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