9. Verity Consulting Growth Rate: 277% HQ: Kirkland, Wash.
Verity, founded in 2008, is an innovative consulting company focused on generating tangible and sustainable value offering a combination of commitment and capability that enables it to successfully drive strategic programs. "Our teams specialize in helping clients translate their strategies into operational capabilities," says Andrew Cukurs, CEO of the firm. The firm's services include Strategy & Value, Process Improvement, Program Management, Change Leadership, Product Innovation, and Technology Implementation. Consulting caught up with Cukurs to discuss Verity's No. 9 ranking this year.