This is the Miami-based dental staffing marketplace’s first appearance on the prestigious list.

MIAMI, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Inc. recently revealed that GoTu Technology, Inc., ranked 42 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. This is the Miami-based dental staffing marketplace’s first appearance on the prestigious list.

The annual ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

“Being named on the Inc. 5000 list is a powerful validation of our mission to empower the dental community,” said Cary Gahm, co-founder and co-CEO of GoTu. “This achievement belongs to our incredible team, who are redefining what’s possible in our industry.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

“Being in the top 1% is proof of the impact we’re making,” said GoTu co-founder and co-CEO Edward Thomas. “At GoTu, we’re thriving by focusing on delivering unmatched value and flexibility to our users. I’m incredibly proud of our team and community that are changing the way the world works.”

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

Founded in 2019 by tech visionaries Ed Thomas and Cary Gahm, the company has evolved from a modest team of two to a thriving workforce of more than 150. Its user-friendly platform connects over 25,000 dental offices with over 45,000 verified dental professionals and has filled more than 125,000 shifts across more than 30 states.

Learn more about GoTu at https://joingotu.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, Twitter and YouTube @joingotu.

About GoTu

GoTu is a pioneering, technology-driven workforce solution and skill-sharing marketplace serving the dental industry. The platform allows dental offices to contract directly with registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, and associate dentists to fill both short-term and permanent positions. Launched in 2019 as a response to the growing staffing crisis in the dental industry, the platform has connected more than 25,000 dental offices with over 45,000 dental professionals. Founders and childhood friends Cary Gahm and Edward Thomas, in collaboration with Debra Simmons, RDH, have grown the Miami-based business from a bootstrapped startup to an institutional, investor-backed powerhouse with 150+ dedicated team members. For more information, visit joingotu.com.

Inc. 5000 Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 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.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, to be held from October 16 to 18 in Palm Desert, California, please visit http://conference.inc.com/.

Media Contact

Thalia Diedrick, GoTu, 1 (786) 460-2170, [email protected], https://joingotu.com/

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The accelerator program culminates in a pitch competition, providing the entrepreneurs with an opportunity to be awarded $10K in seed funding.

“We’re very excited to work closely with these visionary Founders who are beginning their respective start-up journeys,” said Keevin O’Rourke, Managing Director, 2Gether-International. “All of the founders selected have a ton of growth potential and are creating tech businesses that fulfill important needs.”

The 2GI Summer MVP Cohort Accelerator participants include:

– Lucía Lasaga, Founder of We Are Trippers, which aims to enhance the airport transit experience by providing personalized guides for travelers.

– Sarah Hughes, Founder of Hollynd, a crowdsourced platform for the disability community to find and share products and experiences that enhance their lives.

– Maria Julia Guimaraes, Founder of Totem Tech, which delivers AI-powered smart clothing designed for people with invisible disabilities to work at their full potential and live their best lives.

– Verena Frydberg, Founder of BUYSELL Clothing, an app for the resale marketplace where users can buy and sell anything related to fashion.

– Jen Schlegel, Founder of 119, a communication tool for those who need personalized medical care, guiding others through the appropriate response in an emergency situation.

– Lauren Nignon, Founder of Feminine Intelligence Agency, which is building a suite of products and services that mitigate the unique risks that women and girls face in their romantic relationships, through providing assessments, education, and resilience training.

– Simone Charles, Founder of 24/7 Evergreek, a platform for fraternity and sorority paraphernalia to be found easily and allow companies selling goods to share their wares.

“Congratulations to the Summer 2024 MVP Cohort. It’s inspiring to see the entrepreneurial drive and ingenuity of the disabled founders in our latest accelerator class,” said Diego Mariscal, CEO and Founder of 2Gether-International. “I look forward to seeing all that these founders are able to accomplish in their Cohort journey, and am proud to witness the incredible strides and innovation being made in the accessible technology sphere.”

Additional features of the 2GI Cohort include:

– Founders will complete a series of startup workshops tailored to the unique experiences of people with disabilities

– Custom one-on-one coaching from accredited leadership coaches

– Peer-to-peer founder discussion and networking groups

– Community building via 2GI’s accessible online social platform, “The Get2Gether’

– World-class speakers and mentors in the entrepreneurship and/or disability sector

– Connections to investors and support fundraising both during and post-program

2GI’s advanced summer programming comes on the heels of their updated and extended partnership with longtime supporter Comcast NBCUniversal, announced in May 2024.

Through Project UP, Comcast’s comprehensive initiative to advance digital equity and economic mobility, the company is continuing organizational support by committing over $1 million USD – the first portion of which they gave in 2022 – to fuel 2GI’s programming through 2025. The funding helps equip disabled start-up founders with the tools and resources they need for their companies to be leaders in their respective industries. The partnership with Comcast will also further fuel 2GI’s efforts to recruit and serve more people specifically with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities throughout all their programs and initiatives.

“We’re proud of our ongoing partnership with 2Gether-International as they continue to expand opportunities for disabled founders and demonstrate the broad economic value this community provides,” said Gwyneth Gaul, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy, Comcast Corporation.

Since the launch of 2GI’s first accelerator in 2019, over 80 startups have participated, and these businesses have collectively raised approximately $70 million dollars in funding from investment, revenue and acquisitions from outside investors.

For more information on 2Gether-International and its Accelerator Cohort programs, visit https://2gether-international.org/.

About 2Gether-International (2GI):

2Gether-International is the leading startup accelerator run by and for entrepreneurs with disabilities. 2GI supports high-growth, high-impact startups, led by founders with disabilities. Through this work 2GI highlights disability as a competitive advantage for businesses. Learn more about 2GI and their accelerator program here: https://2Gether-international.org/

About Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.

Media Contact

Alex Rush, 2Gether-International, 1 7186643517, [email protected], https://www.2gether-international.org/

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