Interplay Learning Achieves Rank #680 on 2022 Inc. 5000 List
Interplay Learning, an Austin-based provider of online and VR training for skilled trades, achieved a 917% three-year revenue growth and ranked #680 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies, highlighting its commitment to building the skilled trades workforce amid economic challenges.
Austin, Texas— Aug. 25, 2022
With three-year revenue growth of 917 percent, Interplay Learning, a leading provider of online and VR training for the skilled trades, has been ranked number 680 on the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Inc. 5000 is a prestigious ranking that highlights the most successful independent businesses in the U.S. Notable companies such as Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, and Patagonia have previously appeared on this list.
Doug Donovan, founder and CEO of Interplay Learning, stated: “It’s an honor to be recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, and it’s inspiring our team to double down on our commitment to the strategic vision that drives our success. Interplay Learning’s placement on the Inc. 5000 reflects the urgency of our mission to help build the skilled trades workforce. For our team, this is an important reminder that delivering a world-class hands-on digital learning experience for the industries we serve is more critical than ever in 2022.”
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 list have demonstrated resilience amid supply chain issues, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate was 2,144 percent, and these companies collectively added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database sortable by industry and region, are available at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine.
Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc., commented: “The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated. Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”
Interplay Learning provides scalable, effective hands-on digital learning simulations for the HVAC, plumbing, electrical, solar, and facilities maintenance industries. Its digital experiential learning platform offers short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, and other features to prepare users to be job-ready in weeks rather than years.
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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. The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. 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 are featured in Inc. magazine’s September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000/.
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About Interplay Learning
Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Interplay Learning provides award-winning online and VR training for the skilled trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Solar, Multi-Family Maintenance, and Facilities Maintenance. Its immersive learning technology enables hands-on training from desktop, phone, tablet, or virtual reality, resulting in highly trained employees who are job-ready in weeks. The Interplay Learning platform offers short video courses, 3D simulations, knowledge checks, coaching, and connectivity. Recent accolades include recognition by Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards in the Education, General Excellence, and On the Rise categories. Visit https://www.interplaylearning.com to learn more.
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