Fast Company
Fast Company is an American business and innovation magazine and website headquartered in New York City. It was founded in Boston in 1995 by Alan Webber, Bill Taylor, and Mortimer Zuckerman. The magazine, which is published both in print and online, focuses on technology, business, and design, with six print issues released annually.
November 2023 cover, featuring Marques Brownlee | |
| Editor | Brendan Vaughan |
|---|---|
| Categories | Business magazine |
| Frequency | 6 times per year |
| Publisher | Fast Company, Inc |
| Total circulation (June 2012) | 757,858 |
| First issue | November 1995 |
| Company | Mansueto Ventures |
| Country | US |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
| ISSN | 1085-9241 |
The magazine's website, fastcompany.com, complements the print edition by covering topics related to business leadership, innovation, and the intersection of business and design.
Fast Company covers business news, with a particular emphasis on highlighting companies and individuals who are driving innovation and positively impacting society. Editors-in-chief have included: Robert Safian, Stephanie Mehta, and Brendan Vaughan (current). Under their leadership, the magazine has received accolades, including being named the Magazine of the Year by the American Society of Magazine Editors in 2014.
Fast Company organizes several annual events, including the Fast Company Innovation Festival and participation in South by Southwest, featuring discussions and networking opportunities for business and technology leaders. The magazine also operates various franchises like "Most Innovative Companies" and "World Changing Ideas", which recognize innovative businesses and individuals.
Since 2020, Fast Company has published the Queer 50 list, highlighting queer women and nonbinary leaders in various industries in collaboration with Lesbians Who Tech & Allies.