Company Recognized for 248% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses
[Dallas, Texas] August 11, 2026 – Lodestone People Consulting today announced it has been ranked No. 1423 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s most successful independent and entrepreneurial businesses, recognizing companies that have achieved remarkable growth while driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the economy. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia.
“Growth has never been the point for its own sake. From day one, we’ve focused on doing excellent work, bringing a ‘No BS’ approach, staying humble, and building a team that genuinely enjoys what we do. That approach has helped us to earn the trust of our clients, deepen relationships, and create opportunities we could not have predicted when Lodestone began. Being named to the Inc. 5000 is a meaningful reflection of that journey and of a team that sees this work as something more than a profession. We care deeply about the impact we make.”
– Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti, Founder and Managing Partner
This year’s Inc. 5000 recognizes a new class of companies redefining what growth looks like. From AI and advanced manufacturing to healthcare, consumer products, and professional services, these businesses are expanding their impact, creating jobs and proving that entrepreneurial ambition continues to fuel the U.S. economy. Among the 5,000 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate was 130%, and those companies have collectively added more than 627,208 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.
For the full Inc. 5000 list, honoree company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, please visit: www.inc.com/inc5000.
“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”
Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 14–16 in Dallas, Texas and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. Magazine. Tickets are on sale now.
Inc. 5000 List Methodology
Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.
About Lodestone People Consulting
Lodestone People Consulting is a premier boutique human capital advisory firm serving the private equity sector, specializing in executive assessment, leadership alignment, and talent strategy to accelerate performance and unlock value. Founded and led by Dr. Sandy Fiaschetti, the firm blends the science of industrial-organizational psychology with practical business insight to ensure the right leaders are in the right roles at pivotal moments. Lodestone’s work spans pre-acquisition due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and ongoing leadership development, with its LEAD™ program and data-driven executive assessment methods delivering measurable improvements in team effectiveness, cultural alignment, and execution speed. The firm has guided portfolio companies through founder transitions, helped align stakeholders on value creation plans, and identified hidden performance drivers that directly impact investor returns.
About Inc.
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