Cynuria’s year of empathy & AI: 2025 takeaways shaping 2026

Celebrating our award-winning year

This year, Cynuria was recognized with multiple honors and and high-profile recognition:

• Inc. Best Workplaces 2025: A testament to our culture of collaboration, recognition, and growth.
• Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies: We ranked 2502nd overall, 227th in the DC-Maryland-Virgina area, 154th in Maryland, and 57th in business services.
• H5P Community Choice Award: Earned for transforming “return to office” challenges into an engaging, human-centered learning adventure.
• DITAP Case Study Challenge finalist: We entered a dense technical problem and emerged as a finalist by prioritizing human-centered design. Our winning strategy included:
  • Mapping every stakeholder’s voice to understand their needs.
  • Turning complex technical requirements into a relatable narrative.
  • Proving that empathy is the most effective approach to cutting through complexity.
• As seen on TEDx: Our Principal, Augusto Cangahuala, spoke at TEDx on the topic "Friend, not foe: How AI unlocks our most human potential."

These recognitions weren’t just plaques or titles—they validated our commitment to building systems that empower people and inspire change.

Launching new creative platforms

We expanded our storytelling power and technical offerings with three new initiatives: :

• AI video series: Designed to demystify artificial intelligence and show how empathy meets innovation in learning. Check out our AI video series playlist.
• Cynuria Spark videos: Bite-sized inspiration that sparks reflection, creativity, and action across our community. Check out our Cynuria spark playlist.
• AI-powered ISD tool: Brand-new AI-powered companion designed to utilize learning science to effectively engineer learner performance.

Growing our team

This year, we welcomed 13 new interns and part-time employees alongside two full-time hires. Each new team member brought fresh energy and diverse perspectives, strengthening our ability to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions.

Key takeaways from 2025

• Culture drives recognition: Awards like Inc. Best Workplaces remind us that investing in people is the most strategic move we can make.
• Innovation thrives on empathy: Our H5P award and DITAP challenge finalist spot showed that even logistical challenges can become opportunities for human-centered design.
• Content sparks connection: Launching AI and spark videos reinforced the power of storytelling to engage audiences across platforms.
• Growth fuels momentum: Expanding our team ensures we’re not just scaling projects, but reinforces commitment to value-driven impact.

As we step into 2026, we invite you to join us in being your future learning and innovation pal.

Subscribe to our newsletter today, explore our resources, and connect with us to see how empathy and AI can transform your organization. Together, let’s turn every challenge into a spark for growth.

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