CultureAlly has been named No. 41 on The Globe and Mail's 2026 list of Canada's Top Growing Companies, a recognition driven by 719% revenue growth between 2022 and 2025. The Toronto-based corporate training provider also secured the No. 2 spot in the Educational Services category, underscoring its rapid ascent in a sector that has become increasingly critical as organizations grapple with hybrid work, retention challenges and the need for stronger interpersonal skills.
The ranking matters because it signals that workplace learning is no longer a discretionary line item. Companies are investing in soft skills, communication and leadership development at scale, and CultureAlly's growth suggests that demand is translating into durable, repeat business. Founded in 2021, the company has worked with more than 1,000 organizations and reached over 100,000 learners across the United States, Canada and internationally through corporate training, eLearning and leadership development programs. That reach gives it a vantage point on what employers are struggling with, from managing distributed teams to building inclusive cultures that retain talent.
"Seeing CultureAlly at No. 41 is a pretty incredible moment for us," said Ashley Kelly, founder and CEO of CultureAlly. "We started this company five years ago, and I'm proud of the team whose hard work brought us here. What excites me now is how much more we can do with the organizations that trust us. Stronger workplace cultures help people do their best work, and that shows up in how a business performs. That's the kind of impact we want to keep growing."
Kelly's comments point to a broader shift in how companies view culture. Once relegated to HR initiatives, workplace culture is now tied directly to performance metrics, employee engagement and bottom-line results. CultureAlly's model reflects that shift: clients that initially engaged the firm for a single training need have returned with new challenges, leading to longer relationships and broader work across workplace communication, leadership and soft skills development. That pattern of expanding engagements suggests that organizations are not simply checking a box but embedding learning into their operating rhythm.
The full 2026 ranking and editorial coverage are published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine and online. The list itself is a benchmark for Canadian business growth, and inclusion carries weight with investors, partners and prospective clients. For a young company like CultureAlly, the recognition provides third-party validation that its approach to corporate training is resonating in a crowded market.
"Each of these organizations has shown an extraordinary ability to adapt, innovate and grow amid ongoing change," said Andrew Saunders, president and CEO of The Globe and Mail. His statement reflects the broader economic context in which this year's honorees have operated: supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and shifting employee expectations have forced companies to become more resilient. Training providers that help organizations navigate those pressures are positioned to benefit.
CultureAlly's growth also highlights the scalability of digital learning. Its ConnectED eLearning platform and leadership development offerings allow it to serve clients across borders without the geographic constraints of traditional consulting. That model has helped the company expand beyond Canada into the United States and other international markets, where demand for workplace culture expertise continues to rise.
For organizations evaluating their own training strategies, CultureAlly's trajectory offers a case study in how focusing on soft skills can drive business results. The company's ranking on The Globe and Mail's list is not just an award; it is evidence that investing in how teams communicate and lead can produce measurable growth. More information about CultureAlly's services is available at https://www.cultureally.com/.
