Inc. 500

Inc. 500 is an annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, published by Inc. (magazine), founded by Bernard Goldhirsh and George Gendron. The list is considered a prestigious honor, recognizing companies that have achieved significant revenue growth over a three-year period, such as Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, and Intuit. Many companies that have made the list have gone on to become household names, including Facebook, Chobani, and Under Armour. The Inc. 500 list is often seen as a benchmark for entrepreneurial success, with companies like Patagonia, Etsy, and Warby Parker having been featured on the list.

● Introduction to

Inc. 500 The Inc. 500 list is compiled by Inc. (magazine), which was founded in 1979 by Bernard Goldhirsh and George Gendron, with the goal of providing insights and advice to entrepreneurs and small business owners, similar to Forbes, Fortune (magazine), and Bloomberg Businessweek. The list is based on revenue growth over a three-year period, with companies ranked according to their percentage growth in revenue, such as Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, and Yelp. To be eligible, companies must be privately held, for-profit, and based in the United States, with companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple not eligible due to their public status. The Inc. 500 list is often seen as a way for companies to gain recognition and credibility, with many companies using their Inc. 500 status as a marketing tool, similar to Inc. 5000 and Fortune 500.

● History of

the Inc. 500 The first Inc. 500 list was published in 1982, with Microsoft being one of the first companies to be featured on the list, along with Dell and Intel. Since then, the list has been published annually, with companies like Facebook, Twitter, and Groupon being featured in recent years. Over the years, the Inc. 500 list has recognized companies from a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, and retail, with companies like Walmart, Target Corporation, and The Home Depot being major players in their respective industries. The list has also recognized companies from all over the United States, with companies from California, New York, and Texas being well-represented, as well as companies from Silicon Valley, New York City, and Austin, Texas.

● Eligibility and Selection Criteria

To be eligible for the Inc. 500 list, companies must meet certain criteria, including being privately held, for-profit, and based in the United States, with companies like 3M, Procter & Gamble, and Coca-Cola not eligible due to their public status. Companies must also have achieved significant revenue growth over a three-year period, with a minimum revenue of $2 million in the first year and $5 million in the third year, similar to companies like General Electric, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors. The selection criteria for the Inc. 500 list include revenue growth, with companies ranked according to their percentage growth in revenue, as well as other factors such as job creation and innovation, with companies like Tesla, Inc., SpaceX, and Netflix being major players in their respective industries.

● Notable

Inc. 500 Companies Many notable companies have been featured on the Inc. 500 list, including Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, and Intuit, as well as Facebook, Chobani, and Under Armour. Other notable companies that have made the list include Patagonia, Etsy, and Warby Parker, as well as Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, and Yelp. These companies have gone on to achieve significant success and recognition, with many becoming household names, similar to companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple. Companies like Dropbox, Airbnb, and Uber have also been featured on the list, and have gone on to disrupt their respective industries, with companies like Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, and TripAdvisor being major players in the travel industry.

● Impact and Recognition

The Inc. 500 list has had a significant impact on the business world, with many companies using their Inc. 500 status as a marketing tool, similar to Inc. 5000 and Fortune 500. The list is often seen as a benchmark for entrepreneurial success, with companies like Tesla, Inc., SpaceX, and Netflix being major players in their respective industries. The Inc. 500 list has also been recognized by other media outlets, including Forbes, Fortune (magazine), and Bloomberg Businessweek, with companies like Walmart, Target Corporation, and The Home Depot being major players in their respective industries. The list has also been recognized by presidents of the United States, including Barack Obama and Donald Trump, as well as congressional leaders like Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell.

● List of

Inc. 500 Rankings The Inc. 500 list is published annually, with the rankings changing each year, similar to Inc. 5000 and Fortune 500. The list is based on revenue growth over a three-year period, with companies ranked according to their percentage growth in revenue, such as Salesforce.com, LinkedIn, and Yelp. The list is divided into different categories, including industry, region, and company size, with companies like Amazon, Google, and Apple not eligible due to their public status. Some of the top-ranked companies on the Inc. 500 list include Microsoft, Dell, and Domino's Pizza, as well as Facebook, Chobani, and Under Armour, with companies like Patagonia, Etsy, and Warby Parker also being featured on the list. Category:Business awards