Founded by a first-generation college graduate, Stellic is now helping break down barriers to college access and completion for more than 1 million students with suite of degree management, advising and student transfer solutions
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stellic—the developer of the innovative academic planning and degree management platform that now serves more than 1 million students across more than 90 colleges and universities—today announced that it has been recognized by Built In as a member of its selective “Best Startups to Work For in San Francisco” 2026 list. The award program, now in its eighth year, honors U.S.-headquartered companies offering exceptional total rewards packages, including competitive salaries, attractive benefits, and culture initiatives that support and engage employees.
“We’re excited to be recognized as one of Built In’s Best Startups to Work For in San Francisco,” said Sabih Bin Wasi, co-founder and CEO of Stellic. “From the start, we’ve been intentional about building a culture rooted in curiosity, ownership, and empathy, where people can do work that matters. When our team is supported and growing, it helps us create real impact for the students and institutions we serve.”
Built In’s competitive selection process evaluates companies based on criteria that matter most to high-performing tech talent, including workplace culture, opportunities for professional growth, benefits and compensation, and a company’s overall commitment to supporting employee success. Based on these criteria, Stellic was selected as one of just 50 startups in San Francisco to receive this recognition, highlighting the company’s dedication to building a supportive, growth-oriented workplace for its employees.
Since its founding in 2016, Stellic has grown from a small, student-founded startup into a thriving education technology company with more than 90 employees, headquartered in San Francisco with remote teams across the United States and Pakistan. Rooted in a ground up understanding of the student journey and barriers that today’s students face, the company is redefining academic planning and degree management so colleges can more clearly see—and more effectively support—the pathways students take from enrollment through graduation.
Stellic’s company culture encourages employees to focus on curiosity and ownership, and team members are encouraged to continue challenging themselves—while taking full ownership of their impact and the work they do to drive the company forward. The company also offers a robust benefits package that includes market-aligned compensation with equity, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, generous parental leave, flexible paid time off, and retirement planning.
