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How Imperative CEO Aaron Hurst grew Imperative to $5.7M revenue and 40 customers in 2024.

Provider of a career development platform intended to empower people to make their work meaningful. The company's career development platform allows users to connect with people and other professionals with a purpose to discover and share work related information, enabling users to uncover and apply their purpose drivers and help everyone to realize their potential as employees and members of society.

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Imperative Revenue

In 2024, Imperative's revenue reached $5.7M. The company previously reported $3.8M in 2023. Since its launch in 2013, Imperative has shown consistent revenue growth.

Imperative Revenue GrowthReported revenue / ARR by year$0$1M$3M$4M$5M$6M2013201520172019202120232024$0$3M$4M$6MSource: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Imperative Hit $5.7m revenue in October 2024
2023Imperative Hit $3.8m revenue in October 2023
2021Imperative Hit $3.1m revenue in April 2021
2013Launched with $0 revenue

Imperative Valuation, Funding Rounds

Imperative is a bootstrapped Other Collaboration Software startup. Founded in 2013, Imperative has grown to $5.7M in revenue without raising any venture capital or outside funding.

As a self-funded Other Collaboration Software SaaS company, Imperative has built its business with no outside investment.

Imperative Capital Raised & ValuationCumulative capital raised and post-money valuation by roundCapital raised (cum.)Valuation$0$120132013 cumulative: $0 • 2013 Founded: $02013 Founded: $0 valuationSource: GetLatka.com
YearRoundAmountValuation% Sold

Imperative Employees & Team Size

Imperative employs approximately 19 people as of 2026, down from 30 in 2023.

Imperative has 19 total employees in different roles and functions and 1 sales reps that carry a quota. They have 40 customers that rely on the company's solutions.

Imperative Team GrowthReported headcount over time0102030402013201520172019202120232024001919Source: GetLatka.com
YearMilestone
2024Reached 19 employees (October 2024)
2023Reached 30 employees (December 2023)
2023Reached 32 employees (October 2023)
2022Reached 36 employees (December 2022)
2022Reached 35 employees (October 2022)
2021Reached 31 employees (December 2021)
2021Reached 37 employees (April 2021)

Founder / CEO

Aaron Hurst

Aaron Hurst is the foremost expert on the science of purpose and fulfillment at work. In 2014, he brought global awareness to the rise of the fourth economic era in history, the Purpose Economy. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Imperative, the platform that connects and supports employees as peer career coaches. Imperative enables video-based peer coaching conversations across organizations that drive mindset and behavior changes that increase leadership abilities, productivity, and fulfillment. Previously, as the founder of the Taproot Foundation, Aaron catalyzed the $15 billion pro bono service market. He has written for or been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg TV, Fast Company and was named a LinkedIn Influencer. He is a third-generation graduate of the University of Michigan.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Imperative

What is Imperative's revenue?

Imperative generates $5.7M in revenue.

Who founded Imperative?

Imperative was founded by Aaron Hurst.

Who is the CEO of Imperative?

The CEO of Imperative is Aaron Hurst.

How much funding does Imperative have?

Imperative raised $0.

How many employees does Imperative have?

Imperative has 19 employees.

Where is Imperative headquarters?

Imperative is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States.

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Source Attribution

Source: all data was collected from GetLatka company research and founder interviews. Revenue, funding, team, and customer figures are presented as company-reported or GetLatka-estimated metrics where the profile data identifies them that way.

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Imperative Revenue 2024: $5.7M ARR (Bootstrapped)