#25. Horizontal, Inc.

REVENUE GROWTH: 41%

HQ: St. Louis Park, Minn.

Horizontal Inc operates: Horizontal Digital, an experience forward consultancy that applies strategy, technology and creativity to solve clients digital needs and Horizontal Talent, a professional staffing firm that pairs businesses with skilled digital marketing and IT talent. Horizontal, Inc. is based in US with offices in APAC and Middle East. Consulting recently caught up with firm co-founder Chris Staley to talk about the firm's exceptional growth trajectory.

Consulting: What were the main factors that contributed to your firm's exceptional growth?

Staley: Our growth is attributed to our world class team and their ability to deliver innovative and compelling customer experience, customer engagement and talent solutions combined with outstanding service to our customers.

Consulting: How is this year shaping up for your firm?

Staley: While the year started off great, it has been a bit of a roller coaster but the resilience of our team and our customers in overcoming the challenges continues to position us for a stronger than expected year.

Consulting: How would you describe your firm's outlook for 2021? Where do you see the most opportunities?

Staley: We are optimistic in our outlook for 2021 backed by our confidence in our teams ability to continue to overcome the challenges ahead and position us for a strong 2021

Consulting: What would you say are your firm's biggest challenges in 2021?

Staley: 2021 will be the year of finding exceptional talent as we continue to grow our portfolio of services and our global footprint.

Consulting: What does being named a Fastest Growing Firm mean to your firm, employees and clients?

Staley: This recognition is an affirmation for us that our firms strategy is sound, our employees are world class and our clients are getting great value and exceptional customer service from us in their engagements with our teams.

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