The Forbes Innovator 250: America’s Greatest Innovators highlights individuals who are significantly influencing our future. This compilation recognizes visionaries who are making a profound impact on our society and history.
September 19, 2017
Over the span from 1917 to 2017, America has seen significant shifts in its top 50 companies. Reading this list of the largest firms unveils a pattern of continual transformation driven by the U.S. economy. This pattern involves the rise of business giants, swiftly followed by their decline. Such cyclical changes result in new opportunities through job creation, wealth generation, industry development, and innovation.