6 ‘Change the World’ Companies That Are Rising Stars

Big ideas sometimes come in little packages, and plenty of smaller businesses have a big influence on their communities, their customers, and the planet. Our Rising Stars list honors companies with less than $1 billion in annual revenue whose positive impact far exceeds their size.

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Using a process called electrochromism, which enables materials to change color based on its exposure to light, View has created a dynamic glass that sharply diminishes heat and glare. That not only boosts work productivity, but lowers electricity consumption by up to 20%. Since its founding in 2007, View has supplied windows for over 500 commercial buildings.

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