Steve Sonnenberg is the Co-Founder and CEO of Awardco, the leading employee recognition and rewards platform. Since founding the company in 2015, he has guided its growth from bootstrapped beginnings to global industry leader, securing the largest Series A round of funding in HR SaaS history in 2021 and a $165M Series B round in 2025, with a current valuation over $1 billion. A passionate advocate for purposeful work and positive culture, Steve currently serves on the Forbes Business Council and has helped redefine how organizations worldwide celebrate and retain their people. Steve resides in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and four children.



