World's top 10 innovative companies of 2014

New Delhi: Fast Company has released the World's Most Innovative Companies list for 2014, identifying those enterprises that exemplify the best in business from across the economy and around the world. The list includes those who dare to be different, emphasizing not just revenue growth and profit margins but also progressive, sustainable business models and an ethos of creativity.Here is the list: # 10. YelpAt the tenth spot is Yelp – an "online urban guide" and a business review site. In July last year, it launched Yelp Platform. A user can read a review, then order from restaurants in 35 metro areas. Appointment bookings for places such as hair salons, dentists's offices, and yoga studios are coming later this year.# 9. Donorschoose.orgDonorsChoose.org is a crowdfunding non-profit that enables anyone to help a classroom in need. According to Fast Company, “the site made it to the list for setting its sights on education reform)# 8. ZipdialBangalore-based ZipDial Moible Solutions lets over 100 companies such as Proctor & Gamble, Cadbury, Colgate and Disney allow customers to request a sample or service or give feedback, all via a missed call. According to Fast Company, “ZipDial made it to the list for turning a consumer cheat into an asset.”#7. NikeNike's most exciting new product last year was an app called Making that helps companies measure the environmental impact of using different materials--which made up approximately 60% of Nike's footprint and spurred the creation of the app. Nike created this enormous database of materials and turned it into an index for the entire industry. The app evolved out of Nike's push to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the creation of its products by 2020 and has been incorporated into the curriculum at two design schools and downloaded in 23 countries. According to Fast Company, “Nike made it to the list for setting a sustainable example.” #6 AirBnBShort-term rental site Airbnb.com will usurp the InterContinental Hotels Group and Hilton Worldwide as the world's largest hotel chain--without owning a single hotel. The startup, which allows users to rent out their spare rooms or vacant homes to strangers, surpassed 10 million stays on its platform last year, doubled its listings to 550,000 (in 192 countries). Sources suggest that the company's business tripled revenue to an estimated $250 million. According to Fast Company, “AIRBNB made it to the list for making the most of its hosts.”#5 NetflixAccording to Fast Company, “Video streaming service Netflix made it to the list for creating great TV in a new context, using an already-proven model.”#4. DropboxAccording to Fast Company, “Cloud storage company Dropbox made it to the list for becoming the everything cloud.” #3. XiaomiAccording to Fast Company, “Low-cost handset maker Xiaomi made it to the list for reinventing the smartphone business model in the world's largest mobile market.”#2. Bloomberg PhilanthropiesWith $452 million distributed in 2013, Bloomberg Philanthropies is among the largest foundations in the United States. According to Fast Company, “Bloomberg Philanthropies made it to the list for doing good, methodically.”#1. GoogleAccording to Fast Company, “Google is the most innovative company of 2014 for becoming a $350 billion giant that lets loose almost too many innovations and milestones to count.”(The story first appeared on FastCompany)

World's top 10 innovative companies of 2014

New Delhi: Fast Company has released the World's Most Innovative Companies list for 2014, identifying those enterprises that exemplify the best in business from across the economy and around the world. The list includes those

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