Acceptd Ranked by Tech Tribune as One of the 2020 Top Tech Startups in Columbus, Ohio

Published August 22nd, 2019

Acceptd, the leader in arts recruiting and application technology has been selected as one of the 2020 top tech startups in Columbus, Ohio by The Tech Tribune for the second year in a row.

Founded in 2011, Acceptd's platform boasts more than 600 partner organizations, universities, festivals and other arts groups as well as more than 450,000 artist user profiles. From performers at Sydney Opera House to the marching bands in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Acceptd has had the privilege of working with premiere arts organizations around the globe.

The Tech Tribune compiles the very best tech startups each year in considering several factors including but not limited to:

  1. Revenue potential
  2. Leadership team
  3. Brand/product traction
  4. Competitive landscape
"It is an honor to be selected among so many great companies here in Columbus. We are proud to be an advocate for the arts and continue our growth and innovation in serving our partners and artists well into the future." - Don Hunter, Acceptd Co-Founder and Visionary

Acceptd has internationally driven innovation and community building in the arts since its launch in 2011 through its online application platform. This year Acceptd launched a re-brand in support of its mission to be the #1 centralized resource for the arts industry.

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