This is a list full of surprises, even though the No. 1 pick is no surprise at all. Apple itself was once written off; but the company restored innovation to its proper place.

1 APPLE
For dominating the business landscape, in 101 ways

2 TWITTER
For five years of explosive growth that have redefined communication

3 FACEBOOK
For 600 million users, despite Hollywood

4 NISSAN
For creating the Leaf, the first mass- market all- electric car

5 GROUPON
For reinvigorating retail — and turning down $6 billion.

via FastCompany.com
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