The annual list recognizes the country's leading B2B companies that have proven track records of supporting entrepreneurs and helping companies grow
Pittsburgh, PA – October 22, 2024 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its third annual Power Partner Awards. The prestigious list honors B2B organizations across the country that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow. This year’s list recognizes Echelon Risk + Cyber (Echelon) among 359 companies in marketing and advertising, health and wellness, financial services, legal, logistics, public relations, and productivity, as well as other critical areas of business.
Every company on the Inc. Power Partner award list received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leadership navigate the dynamic world of startups. These B2B partners support entrepreneurs across various facets of the business, including hiring, compliance, infrastructure development, cloud migration, fundraising, etc., allowing founders to focus on their core missions.
“This is our definitive listing of vendors and suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in serving small- and midsize customers,” says Inc. Editor in Chief Mike Hofman. “As part of the vetting process, our team of editors, researchers and reporters gathered information on companies’ products and services, assessed their reputation as captured in online comments and forums, and collected customer testimonials to ensure that the sales pitch matches the actual client experience. In every case, we spoke to founders like you who were happy to attest to a vendor’s genuine commitment to a mutually beneficial business partnership. We’re happy to be the conduit for that positive word of mouth.”
“We are deeply honored to be recognized by Inc. as a 2024 Power Partner Award Winner. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to empowering businesses by providing robust cybersecurity and risk management solutions,” says CEO and Founder of Echelon Risk + Cyber, Dan Desko. “We are proud to stand alongside our clients, ensuring they have the confidence and protection needed to focus on their core missions.”
Echelon Risk + Cyber has achieved significant milestones in recent years, including consecutive triple-digit growth since its inception, as well as partnerships with international brands and leading sports franchises such as the Detroit Pistons. Echelon supports the Pistons' cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of their critical data and digital assets. This collaboration highlights Echelon’s ability to provide tailored, high-impact security solutions for organizations of all sizes.
Additionally, Echelon is one of only four proactive strategic services partners with CrowdStrike, providing clients with best-in-class threat protection. The firm is also a trusted partner of Drata, a leader in compliance automation, and Palo Alto Networks, a global authority in network security. These strategic alliances enable Echelon to offer comprehensive cybersecurity solutions that address compliance, infrastructure security, and advanced threat prevention, ensuring businesses can focus on growth while staying protected.
To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2024
The November 2024 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 29, 2024.
About Echelon Risk + Cyber
Echelon Risk + Cyber is a cybersecurity professional services firm built on the belief that privacy and security are basic human rights. Echelon’s comprehensive suite of services are customized and right-sized for each client, helping to solve even the most complex cybersecurity issues. Services include vCISO-Led Security Team as a Service, Offensive Security Consulting & Adversarial Simulation, Defensive Security Consulting & Hardening, and Cyber Risk Advisory & Compliance.
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