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Kikoda Ranked in Top 20% of Fastest-Growing Businesses in America

Tallahassee-based IT company, Kikoda, was recognized yet again by Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Inc. 5000 Nationals List. The company came in at No. 798, landing in the Top 20% of the fastest-growing private companies in the Nation. What’s more, the company also ranked #2 of IT Systems Development companies in the state of Florida, and #3 of all companies in Tallahassee, FL where they are headquartered. The ranking was determined by the Inc. 5000 Nationals list, highlighting Kikoda’s three-year growth of 607 percent.

Previously, Kikoda was ranked in the Top 25 on the Inc. 5000 Florida Regionals list in March 2021. The recognition comes as Kikoda continues its rapid expansion providing superior software and IT solutions. The rising IT company celebrates its five-year anniversary this December.

“Reflecting upon our achievements over the last 5 years, it is hard to put a finger on any one thing we’re doing which has brought us so much success”, said Matt Dufek, Kikoda President and CEO. “Ultimately, we’re just a collection of passionate IT professionals with a common purpose: to provide our customers with the best solutions in a transparent and ethical way.”

“Being recognized on the national level is extremely exciting and humbling”, said Chris Korta, Kikoda Executive Vice President. “I believe that the growth we are experiencing is a direct result of the pride that Kikoda’s staff brings to their work every single day.”

This prestigious recognition also takes into account the expansion of Kikoda’s company size, which saw an increase of 417 percent over the last three years. This growth has allowed the company to continue to bring new, innovative products and services to partners on a national scale. This is the first year Kikoda was eligible to receive the recognition.

Dufek added, “We are incredibly grateful for the continued trust our clients have in our team and the innovative IT services we deliver. This recognition is a testament to their success as well as ours.”

Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Kikoda

Kikoda is a client-focused software company providing comprehensive IT services including: custom software development, cutting-edge Insurtech solutions, accredited cloud services, and expert data analytics. As a GSA Schedule 70 vendor, Kikoda also provides technical services to governmental agencies. Learn more about Kikoda at www.kikoda.com.

Kikoda Named to University of Florida 2023 Gator100

GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Kikoda was named to the University of Florida’s 2023 Gator100 during a ceremony on April 21 in the Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center on UF’s campus.

Each year, the Gator100 recognizes the world’s fastest-growing Gator businesses owned or led by UF alumni. Ernst & Young, independent accounting firm of the Gator100 since the program began in 2015, verifies financial information submitted by each company and calculates the rankings based on compound annual growth rate over the past three years.

Matt Dufek, President and CEO of Kikoda, earned his master’s degree in Decision and Information Sciences from UF in 2001, as well as degrees in Finance and Economics. Chris Korta, Kikoda’s Executive Vice President, is a cum laude graduate of UF, where he earned his bachelor of arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Kikoda’s proven expertise in custom software development, data analytics, cloud services, and team scaling allows the company to bring successful and innovative project deliveries to partners across the country in a range of industries including insurance, health care, finance, agriculture, genetics, and more. As a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract holder, Kikoda also provides technical services to Federal, State, and local governmental agencies nationwide.

“We’re honored to be recognized on the 2023 Gator100, and for the role the University of Florida has played in launching the careers of many of our team members and other successful entrepreneurs and professionals around the world,” Dufek said. “As a Florida-based technology firm, we are grateful for UF, and all of the other incredible universities and educational facilities in the state, for providing a high-quality education in the information technology field and helping to make Florida one of the fastest-growing technology hubs in the country.”

The 2023 Gator100 celebrated companies from over 18 industries, with the top three representing construction and design, health, and real estate. Of the 100 businesses, 77 were Florida companies with other top state headquarters including Georgia, South Carolina, and California.

“These UF alumni-owned or -led companies create jobs, add value to our communities, and make an impact around the world,” said Brian K. Danforth, Assistant Vice President of Development and Executive Director of the UF Alumni Association. “These 2023 honorees represent the very best of our Gator entrepreneurs and business leaders. They shine a bright light on the University of Florida and the graduates it produces—people with vision, drive, and determination.”

View the full list of 2023 Gator100 honorees at https://gator100.ufl.edu/2023-honorees.

About Kikoda

Kikoda is an awarded vendor on the Florida State Term Contracts for IT Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Services as well as IT Staff Augmentation Services, listed on all 130 job categories. Kikoda is also proud to be on the GSA MAS list of technology vendors vetted by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and is an active Amazon Web Services (AWS) Select Consulting Partner.

A client-focused software company, Kikoda provides comprehensive IT services including custom software development, team scaling, cloud and platform solutions (IaaS, PaaS), data analytics, and business intelligence services. Kikoda is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL. For more company information, call 850.807.9722 or visit Kikoda.com.

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