New York, NY — April 29, 2025 — We’re thrilled to announce Stepful has been ranked the #1 EdTech company in the United States and among the Top 10 globally on TIME Magazine’s 2025 World’s Top EdTech Companies list.
"Watching our students juggle jobs, families, and coursework — and then celebrate when they pass their certification exams — reminds me why we built Stepful: to give real people a real shot at a career they’re proud of."
— Carl Madi, CEO and Co-Founder of Stepful
Expanding Access to Healthcare Careers
Stepful was founded to deliver affordable, online, AI-powered training that helps learners — especially from underserved communities — launch high-demand healthcare careers on their own terms.
Our students are parents, career-changers, and first-generation college-goers who prove that, with the right tools and support, success is possible.
A Growing Crisis in Healthcare Talent
According to the American Hospital Association, the U.S. healthcare system will face by 2026:
- 3.2 million worker shortage across allied health, nursing, and mental health roles
- $86 billion in added expenses
- Rising employee burnout and access gaps
Traditional education models — in-person trade schools and community colleges — remain costly, capped, and hard to scale. Stepful’s model addresses these challenges head-on.
Stepful’s Industry-Leading Outcomes
By the Numbers:
- Over 70% program completion rate leading the industry
- 20,000+ monthly active students
- 9,000 healthcare partners offering hands-on clinical training
Our programs are designed to move fast, stay affordable, and connect graduates directly to employers.
How TIME Selected the Top EdTech Companies
TIME Magazine, in collaboration with Statista, evaluated over 7,000 companies worldwide based on:
- Financial strength
- Industry impact
- Quality of services
- Revenue and funding disclosure
Stepful’s strong outcomes, mission-driven model, and rapid growth helped secure our #1 U.S. ranking.
About Stepful
Stepful offers accelerated, affordable training for healthcare careers. Through partnerships with providers nationwide, Stepful connects graduates directly to job opportunities after certification.
Founded by Carl Madi, Tressia Hobeika, and Edoardo Serra, Stepful is building the next generation of allied health professionals.
Learn more at Stepful.com.
Press Contact:
Tyler Berns | tyler@stepful.com
