#12 Big Switch Networks

Mastermind: Kyle Forster

What they do: Helps enterprises to create new trends in tech world.

“Software defined networking”, that what Big Switch Networks brings to the table. Big Switch is also a co-related venture of Nicira, which was bought by VMware for $1.26 billion.

Fact: One of the company’s lead engineer is called “Head Barista”, after the company’s engineers were engaged in a long discussion about which espresso machine to buy.

#11 Hortonworks

Mastermind: Eric Baldeschwieler

What they do: Deals in big data technologies and is a Yahoo follow-up

Everyone knows that Hadoop is the other word for big data and Hortonworks just deals with the other word. The funny fact is that Hadoop was originally created at Yahoo and Hortonworks is a spin-off company from Yahoo.

Fact: Employees are often asked to attend weekly in-office massages.

#10 Workday:

Mastermind: Aneel Bhusri

What they do: An enterprise software changer

A SaaS service provider, Workday offers enterprises with human resources and accounting tools. Certain surveys have revealed that employees from other companies are willing to work for Workday.

Fact: Workday is one of the first companies to file a confidential S1.