HNM Systems is proud to join the exclusive ranks of America’s fastest-growing private companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 List. For the first time, HNM has been named to this prestigious list, which recognizes U.S.-based, privately held companies experiencing remarkable growth.
Being included in this list is an incredible honor for HNM Systems. It especially celebrates the innovation and entrepreneurial leadership that have propelled its growth over the past several years.
HNM joins the likes of companies such as Pandora, 7-Eleven, Zipcar, and Zappos.com, which have also earned recognition on the Inc. 5000.
“It is a great honor to be celebrated alongside 4,999 innovative and purposeful entrepreneurs who have shared similar journeys. This is the first Inc. ranking for HNM and is due in large part to our staff’s relentless pursuit of quality, transparency, agility, and people focus,” says HNM Systems President and CEO Heather Moyer.
The 2019 list ranked companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2015 to 2018. Other honorees included NuLeaf Naturals (#11), Pendo (#73), Grove Collaborative (#87), Bombas (#165), and Noom (#212).
What It Takes to Make the Inc. 5000 List
Since its founding in 1979, Inc. has grown in its own right to become a trusted gauge for entrepreneurial innovation and a leading advocate for small businesses across industries.
To qualify for the 2019 Inc. 5000 List, companies had to meet the following requirements:
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Be privately owned, based in the United States, and independent (not a subsidiary or division of another company)
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Have started earning revenue by March 31, 2015
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Have revenue of no less than $100,000 in 2015
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Have revenue of no less than $2,000,000 in 2018
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Have higher revenue in 2018 than in 2015
Companies on the list represented a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, advertising and marketing, logistics, consumer products and services, health, and financial services.
The top 500 companies were showcased in the magazine’s September issue, and honorees were invited to the annual Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony alongside alumni and other growth-minded entrepreneurs.
While inclusion in the Inc. 5000 recognizes successful revenue growth—undoubtedly a key indicator of success—HNM has also focused on what the Harvard Business Review identifies as fundamental contributors to long-term success for startups: society-first principles, adaptable long-term strategies, and scalable leadership.
Rooted in Something Bigger
One of HNM’s core values, spoken often, is that it strives to be “Relentlessly People Driven.” In fact, it was what drove Moyer to launch the business. Though the goal may have always been to do good work, the mission was to be about the people.
This perspective drives the way HNM does business, building relationships with its employees and focusing on its staff as its own indicator of success. From Moyer’s experience, this was a rare mindset in the underserved telecommunications industry.
To drive change in the industry and for the people working in it, HNM Systems set out to be the change its founders wanted to see.
The drive to serve people extended beyond the company “walls” as well. Moyer encourages a culture of volunteerism and commitment to the community.
Evolving With the Industry
In 2018, recognizing the evolution of technology and telecommunications, HNM decided to expand beyond serving the information and communications technology (ICT) space to include emerging technologies. In 2026, we expanded again to serve the growing data centers industry.
Its commitment to bringing unique technology and high-impact performers together meant that this evolution would not be HNM’s last.
A focus on innovative methodology and a people-driven approach requires adaptability. It has also been the catalyst for the very growth that earned HNM a spot on the Inc. 5000 List. As the company continues to evolve and focus on its people, HNM is well equipped to scale as it keeps growing.
What It Means for Customers and the Future
It’s important that HNM is primed for continued growth because the outlook for ICT and emerging tech remains strong. Major advancements in machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to drive demand for the specialized skills HNM consultants have to offer.
Everyday applications of technologies that use machine learning and AI are already enhancing many of our digital experiences. Both private and public entities continue to explore their potential for improving operations and delivering new services.
Executives recognize the potential benefits of innovations like AI, including increased productivity, reduced operating costs, and transformed business models. These benefits give organizations concrete reasons to invest in emerging technologies.
This means a promising future for the ICT and emerging tech workforce. Demand continues to grow for the skills needed to build and support the infrastructure behind these innovations.
Together with an increased focus on data security and evolving regulatory requirements, these developments create significant opportunities for companies like HNM Systems and the professionals they support.
