The World’s Most Innovative Companies – 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Most lists are formula
bases. You may see individuals,
companies, states, ranked by value, profit, revenues, net worth, etc. An example is the most innovative state as
determined by the number of patents issued to individuals and firms in a
state. We all know the Forbes and
Fortune lists.
I think this one is
far more complex. Innovation may truly
be in the eye of the beholder. It is a fluid and moving definition. Innovation
can change radically by industry and/or individual. The automotive industry (driver
less cars) and Elon Musk come immediately to mind.
Of all the rankings,
Fast Company’s innovative firms is one of the more fun to read. First, all are
innovative according to Fast Company and their judgements (next paragraph). And
company size; revenues, longevity, etc. are not really relevant.
The question is are
you innovative. For 2020 Fast Company
staff determined innovative by:
“This year (2020), Fast Company’s editors and writers sought out
groundbreaking businesses across 44 sectors, including every region of the
world. We also judged nominations received through our application process. We
assess each company on a combination of innovation and impact, with a focus on
what it’s accomplished in the past year. The 434 organizations we honor here
lead their fields and are transforming the world.”
Enjoy all four rankings and note the vast differences in the top 50. I see very few parallels. You may
find more. I think you will enjoy the one-line
description of why each firm was selected.
https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2020
https://www.fastcompany.com/90603436/the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-2021
https://www.fastcompany.com/most-innovative-companies/2022
