Entrepreneurship Rankings: August 2012

Every month, we collect the latest rankings of innovation and entrepreneurship. See archive

America’s 10 Fastest Growing Private Companies Inc.Com
The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women Forbes.com
Tata Consultancy Services Selected for ‘Most Engaged’ Workplaces List Entertainment Close-up
World Economic Forum Names Roger Hine as One of the World’s Top Technology Pioneers for 2013 Manufacturing Close-up
Asia’s Fab 50 Companies Forbes.com

Inc.Com – America’s 10 Fastest Growing Private Companies

Since the economy scraped bottom three years ago, consumers were pulling back, businesses large and small were hunkering down, but these scrappy enterprises were kicking into gear. The Inc. 5000 have grown from $196 billion in sales in 2008 to $299 billion in 2011, an average growth rate of 355%. Which are the scrappiest, speediest among them? We’ll introduce you to the Top 10, in reverse order.

Forbes.com – The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women

From CEOs and heads of state to early adopter entrepreneurs, celebrity role models, billionaire activists and philanthropists who are healing the world, Forbes ranks the women who matter most.

Entertainment Close-up – Tata Consultancy Services Selected for ‘Most Engaged’ Workplaces List

“We are truly honored to receive the prestigious distinction of one of the Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in the United States,” said Surya Kant, President, TCS North America, UK and Europe. “At TCS, our people are indeed our most valuable asset and the driving force behind the innovative products and solutions that we deliver to our customers both in the U.S. and around the world. We will continue our dedication to recruiting, retaining and inspiring the very best talent in the industry to ensure TCS’ success in the future.”

Manufacturing Close-up – World Economic Forum Names Roger Hine as One of the World’s Top Technology Pioneers for 2013

According to a release, each year the World Economic Forum selects an elite group based on innovation,leadership and the potential for their work to transform business and society.

Forbes.com – Asia’s Fab 50 Companies

Our eighth annual ranking of the best of Asia-Pacific’s biggest listed companies