Dyson

James Dyson’s convention-busting think tank remains a leader in innovative design, and is very much the sort of forward-thinking business the UK will need in the post-Brexit world.

Uber

Though 2016 hasn’t been entirely plain-sailing for Uber, there’s no denying the company is still the leader in the global ride-sharing market. Wisely settling for a merger in China has only strengthened the brand.

Akilah Institute

A vocational school based in Rwanda, the Akilah Institute provides market-relevant education to economically empower young women in east Africa, helping them become the business leaders of the future.

Amazon

Amazon’s ceaseless push for a regulatory framework has put it at the forefront of drone-assisted deliveries. The method is perfectly suited to the company’s business, which has not been lost on CEO Jeff Bezos.

Nest Labs

Nest Labs’ intelligent thermostat can push down energy costs by regulating the energy used to heat or cool a house. It proved particularly useful to utilities firms during the unprecedented heat of summer 2016 in Europe

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