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Kikoda Appears on the Inc. 5000 for the Second Consecutive Year, With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 199 Percent

NEW YORK, NY – Inc. has revealed that Kikoda is No. 2793 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“It is an incredible honor to be recognized yet again by Inc. for our continued growth,” said Matt Dufek, Kikoda President and CEO. “We’re changing the way IT is approached by upskilling our clients throughout the projects and making our processes completely transparent. This win is indicative of the value we bring to our clients, and in the trust they have in our team.”

The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.

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. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.

“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”

About Kikoda

Kikoda is a client-focused software company providing 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

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc.

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.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.