Fast Company

As the world shifts and industries transform, the World’s Most Innovative Companies aren't just keeping up—they're setting the pace. Waymo, this year’s No. 1 company, has taken robotaxis from science fiction to reality. Athletic Brewing Co. is popularizing NA beer, while Nuuly is turning a profit on clothing rentals. DeepSeek AI is engineering new ways to build state-of-the-art AI models—and sharing its approach with others. And even in an era defined by automation, some of the smartest companies are turning unpredictability into an asset, from Duolingo and its chaotic owl mascot to Kendrick Lamar’s creative agency pgLang, and heavy-metal water brand Liquid Death. Other companies have met the moment and redefined it. Watch Duty helped Angelenos navigate their city’s devastating fires. Chainalysis brought needed transparency to the crypto industry. And Bluesky Social freed social media, at last, from corporate control. With the pace of change accelerating, businesses have to prepare for both the challenges of today and ones they’ve yet to identify. It’s a daunting task. But the process of selecting all 609 Most Innovative Companies across 58 categories gave us a glimpse into the future. Read the full list of Fast Company's 2025 Most Innovative Companies: https://bit.ly/3ZsF9HI #FCMostInnovative

Sparq wants drivers to be their own AI-powered mechanics http://f-st.co/lCZkiSp

This new drone can turn a dark night sky into daylight in a few seconds. http://f-st.co/BUbs3yk

According to Sam DeMase, career expert for Zip Recruiter, this line in your cover letter is important because it highlights exactly what employers want to see. http://f-st.co/ZmBNSXG

You know Rodrigo Corral’s work even if you don't know his name. His book covers are some of the most memorable of the 21st century. He became the publishing industry's go-to designer not by embracing trends, but by bucking them altogether. http://f-st.co/cjqc2Pv

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Wage Growth Tracker, “job stayers” are enjoying greater salary growth than “job switchers” for the first time since 2010. http://f-st.co/XQQkphZ

This stunning wildlife overpass helps animals cross one of Canada's busiest highways. http://f-st.co/9aHRZnz

The compostable collection, debuting at Milan Design Week, stands in contrast to the prevalence of microplastics in sportswear. http://f-st.co/uiHKtcR

The first true demonstration of President Trump's second term provided a handy slogan for protesters to make their own. http://f-st.co/FZQdX6T

"Oil company Chevron must pay $744.6 million to restore damage it caused to southeast Louisiana's coastal wetlands." http://f-st.co/ldbVkgE