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(Dallas, TX) – Genius Road, a nationally certified women-owned technical and executive recruiting firm, is proud to announce its recognition on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This marks Genius Road’s second consecutive appearance on the prestigious list, recognizing the company’s sustained growth and continued commitment to delivering exceptional talent solutions.

“We are incredibly honored to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 again this year,” said Kimberly Zanatta, President and CEO of Genius Road. “This achievement reflects the dedication of our team, the trust of our clients, and the outstanding professionals we have the privilege of working with every day. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to delivering the high-quality, high-touch service that has always defined Genius Road.”

2026 Inc. 5000 Highlights

• Overall Ranking: #897
• Industry Ranking: #23
• Dallas-Fort Worth Ranking: #40
• Texas Ranking: #104

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. 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. Past honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle, and Patagonia. 

“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.”

The companies recognized on the 2026 Inc. 5000 achieved a median three-year revenue growth rate of 130% and collectively added more than 627,000 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

About Genius Road 

Founded in 2010, Genius Road, LLC is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in aligning exceptional technical and executive talent with contract and permanent opportunities across public and private sectors. Beyond matching resumes, Genius Road rigorously vets candidates to ensure the ideal fit for each client’s unique needs.

As a certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Genius Road is dedicated to excellence in talent acquisition by forging long-standing partnerships that deliver measurable results. Headquartered in Dallas, the firm serves clients across the U.S. and Canada, consistently setting the standard for recruitment success. Their clients describe the experience as “Pure Genius.”

For more information, visit www.geniusroad.com

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. 

For more information, visit www.inc.com

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit www.inc.com/inc5000