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| logo = [[File:Formstack logo web.gif|300px]]

| type = [[Privately-held company|Private]]

| key_people =Chris Byers, CEO

| foundation = March 2006

Ade Olonoh, Founder

| industry = [[Software as a serviceService (SaaS)]],

| revenue =

| num_employees = 5080+

| foundation = MarchFebruary 2006

| location_city = [[Indianapolis]], [[Indiana]]

| location_country = USA

| key_people =

| industry = [[Software as a service]],

| revenue =

| num_employees = 50

| alexa = 8,701

| homepage = [https://www.formstack.com/ Formstack.com]

}}

'''Formstack''' is an [[website builder|online form builder]] that enables users to create any type of online form, including surveys, contact forms, event registrations and order forms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.formstack.com/online-forms |title=Formstack · Online Form Builder |publisher=Formstack |date= |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref> Users can then integrate the forms into their websites and begin collecting data. The application allows for organizations to create the forms without any programming, software or special skills required.

'''Formstack''' is a [[Data management|data management solution]] that helps users collect information through various types of [[Form (HTML)|online forms,]] including surveys, job applications, event registrations, and payment forms. Founded in 2006, the company was created by Ade Olonoh, and serves over 500,000 users in 112 countries.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://techpoint.org/tech-directory/formstack/|title=Formstack - TechPoint|work=TechPoint|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en-US}}</ref> Its products and services aim to help professionals of all industries collect data for their organizations in a more efficient manner.

Founded in 2006, the company is privately held and headquartered in [[Indianapolis, IN]].

== History ==

Formstack was founded by Ade Olonoh on February 28, 2006. In November 2009, Formstack (then called '''FormSpring''') launched [[formspring.me]], a social [[question and answer site]] where users cancould ask questions, give answers, and learn more about their friends. Because of the success of the site, formspring.me was spun out as a separate company in January 2010 with a different team and different resources. To allow both companies to continue their growth, FormSpring.com became Formstack.com to avoid any confusion with formspring.me.<ref>{{citeCite web|url=http://blog.formstack.com/2010/03/22/formstack-announcement-we%E2%80%99ve-changed-names/ |title=Formstack Announcement: We’ve Changed Names! &#124; Formstack Blog |date=2010-03-22 |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite webnews|url=http://www.ibj.com/formspringcom-changes-name-to-eliminate-confusion-with-social-site/PARAMS/articlearticles/18911 |title=FormSpring.com changes name to eliminate confusion with social site &#124; Indianapolis Business Journal &#124; IBJ.com |access-date=20102017-03-27 |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=40775 |title=FormSpring Announces Name Change - Newsroom - Inside INdiana[sic] Business with Gerry Dick |date=201004-03-23 |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref>

Originally created as a simple online form builder, Formstack has expanded its offerings to include [[Workflow management system|workflow management]] solutions for various industries, including marketing, human resources, and healthcare. The company is privately held and headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. Over fifty percent of Formstack’s workforce works remotely in regions across the United States, as well as Canada, Poland, Argentina, Mexico, and the Netherlands.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://blog.thesurfoffice.com/this-is-how-engaging-remote-employees-should-look-like-58670c70cedc|title=This is how engaging remote employees should look like|date=2016-09-06|work=Surf Office blog|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

== Software and Services ==

Formstack enables organizations to build and design web forms without any programming or software skills required. Formstack users can embed mobile-ready forms on their websites and social media profiles, collect online payments, gather feedback from customers and employees, and create process workflows for their organization.<ref name=":0" />

The platform integrates with over 40 web applications, including apps for CRM management, email marketing, payment processing, and document management.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.inc.com/dave-kerpen/9-saas-solutions-you-didnt-know-you-needed-for-2017.html|title=9 SaaS Solutions You Didn't Know You Needed for 2017|date=2017-01-09|work=Inc.com|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en}}</ref> Other product offerings include [[conversion rate optimization]] tools for marketers and [[Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act|HIPAA compliance]] for healthcare and HR users.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://finance.yahoo.com/news/formstack-releases-hipaa-compliant-forms-130000766.html|title=Formstack Releases HIPAA Compliant Forms|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en-US}}</ref>

== Tech Industry Recognition and Awards ==

* Techpoint Mira Awards Nominee

** Information Technology (2009, 2010)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.formstack.com/blog/2009/were-a-tech-point-mira-finalist/|title=We’re a Tech Point “MIRA” Finalist - Formstack.com|date=2009-04-16|work=Formstack.com|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en-US}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blastmedia.com/2010/03/24/blastmedia-tech-clients-and-neighbors-up-for-techpoints-mira-awards/|title=BLASTmedia Tech Clients and Neighbors Up for TechPoint's Mira Awards|last=BLASTmedia|date=2010-03-24|website=BLASTmedia|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

** Emerging Technology (2013)<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.formstack.com/blog/2014/2013-year-review/|title=2013: A Year in Review - Formstack.com|date=2014-01-14|work=Formstack.com|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en-US}}</ref>

** Company Culture of the Year (2016, 2017)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/31786653/mira-to-toast-tech-titans|title=Mira to Toast Tech Titans|last=Ober|first=Andy|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://techpoint.org/2017/02/techpoint-mira-awards-nominees-2017/|title=Nominees Announced for 18th Annual TechPoint Mira Awards - TechPoint|date=2017-02-14|work=TechPoint|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en-US}}</ref>

* Indiana Chamber's Best Places to Work in Indiana List (Small Business Category)

** 2013 (ranked #11)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fox59.com/2013/02/26/what-are-the-best-places-to-work-in-indiana/|title=What are the best places to work in Indiana?|date=2013-02-26|website=Fox 59|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

** 2014 (ranked #10)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianachamber.com/index.php/media-center/press-releases/2878-2014-best-places-to-work-in-indiana-companies-named-indiana-chamber-announces-rankings-may-1|title=2014 Best Places to Work in Indiana Companies Named; Rankings May 1 - Indiana Chamber of Commerce|last=Patrick|first=Rebecca|website=www.indianachamber.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

** 2015 (ranked #12)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indianachamber.com/index.php/media-center/press-releases/3326-2015-best-places-to-work-in-indiana-rankings-announced|title=2015 Best Places to Work in Indiana Rankings Announced - Indiana Chamber of Commerce|last=Patrick|first=Rebecca|website=www.indianachamber.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

** 2016 (ranked #15)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bestplacestoworkin.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=52|title=2016 "Best Places to Work in Indiana" - Best Places to Work in Indiana|last=Administrator|website=www.bestplacestoworkin.com|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

* Inc. 5000 List (Fastest Growing U.S. Companies)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.inc.com/profile/formstack|title=Formstack: Number 1974 on the 2016 Inc. 5000|website=Inc.com|language=en|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

** 2013 (ranked #1151)

** 2014 (ranked #2051)

** 2016 (ranked #1974)

* IBJ's Fast 25 List (Fastest Growing Private Companies in Indianapolis)

** 2016 (Ranked #11)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ibj.com/fast25-2016|title=Fast25 – Indianapolis Business Journal – IBJ.com|website=www.ibj.com|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

* 2015 ROI Award Winner<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.formstack.com/blog/2015/2015-results-2016-plans/|title=Formstack Announces Year-End Results, Plans for Growth in 2016 - Formstack.com|date=2015-12-30|work=Formstack.com|access-date=2017-04-03|language=en-US}}</ref>

* 2014 Salesforce Service Surfboard Award Winner<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.salesforce.com/blog/2014/09/announcing-the-service-surfboard-award-winners-for-dreamforce-14.html|title=Announcing the Service Surfboard Award Winners for Dreamforce &#39;14|website=Salesforce Blog|language=us|access-date=2017-04-03}}</ref>

In November 2009, Formstack (then called '''FormSpring''') launched [[formspring.me]], a social [[question and answer site]] where users can ask questions, give answers, and learn more about their friends. Because of the success of the site, formspring.me was spun out as a separate company in January 2010 with a different team and different resources. To allow both companies to continue their growth, FormSpring.com became Formstack.com to avoid any confusion with formspring.me.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.formstack.com/2010/03/22/formstack-announcement-we%E2%80%99ve-changed-names/ |title=Formstack Announcement: We’ve Changed Names! &#124; Formstack Blog |date=2010-03-22 |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibj.com/formspringcom-changes-name-to-eliminate-confusion-with-social-site/PARAMS/article/18911 |title=FormSpring.com changes name to eliminate confusion with social site &#124; Indianapolis Business Journal &#124; IBJ.com |date=2010-03-27 |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/newsitem.asp?ID=40775 |title=FormSpring Announces Name Change - Newsroom - Inside INdiana[sic] Business with Gerry Dick |date=2010-03-23 |accessdate=2013-05-27}}</ref>

==References==