Daxko Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026
Daxko joins the ranks of Google, Nvidia, Adidas, Walmart, and more
Birmingham, AL (March 24, 2026) — Daxko is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026. This year’s list shines a spotlight on businesses that are shaping industry and culture through their innovations. Alongside the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies, Fast Company recognizes 720 honorees across 59 sectors and regions.
“This recognition reflects the essential role fitness and wellness organizations play in people’s lives and the responsibility we have to support them. Daxko’s role is to help operators run smarter, grow faster, and deliver more personalized experiences by using technology, data, and automation that work seamlessly behind the scenes. From YMCAs to studios and clubs, these are the places where people build strength, connection, and lasting habits.”
Jeff VanDixhorn
CEO of Daxko
Over the past year, Daxko has accelerated its investment in AI and automation, embedding intelligent workflows across its platform to help operators reduce manual work and deliver more personalized member experiences. From AI-powered engagement tools that identify at-risk members to automation that streamlines sales, marketing, and operations, Daxko is helping gyms, clubs, and wellness organizations operate with greater precision and scale. These innovations reflect a broader shift toward intent-driven operations, where technology actively supports decision-making and execution in real time.
Daxko also expanded its ecosystem to meet the evolving needs of the health and fitness industry. With the launch of Elevate Wellness, operators can now integrate physician-guided metabolic health programs, including GLP-1 weight management and hormone therapy, through licensed telemedicine partners without taking on clinical complexity. This approach allows fitness providers to play a central role in long-term health outcomes while maintaining a focus on coaching, community, and sustainable behavior change.
In parallel, Daxko continued to strengthen its platform through strategic acquisitions and product enhancements across its nonprofit, club, and boutique segments. Today, the company supports more than 19,000 facilities and 25 million members globally, processing billions in annual transactions while helping operators deliver more connected, resilient, and impactful wellness experiences. Together, these advancements reinforce Daxko’s role as a critical technology partner powering the spaces where people come to feel their physical and emotional best.
The World’s Most Innovative Companies is Fast Company’s hallmark franchise and one of its most anticipated editorial efforts of the year. To determine honorees, Fast Company’s editors and writers review companies driving progress around the world and across industries, evaluating thousands of submissions through a competitive application process. The result is a globe-spanning guide to innovation today, from early-stage startups to some of the most valuable companies in the world.
“Our list of the Most Innovative Companies is about spotlighting organizations that don’t just adapt to change—they drive it. The companies we honor this year are redefining what leadership looks like in 2026, pairing bold ideas with measurable impact and turning breakthrough innovation into real-world value. They are setting the pace for their industries and offering a blueprint for what sustained innovation can achieve.”
The full list of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies honorees can now be found at fastcompany.com. It will also be available on newsstands beginning March 31, 2026.
Fast Company will host the Most Innovative Companies Summit and Gala for honorees on May 19 in New York City. The summit features a day of inspiring content, followed by a creative black-tie gala including networking, a seated dinner, and an honoree presentation.
About Daxko
Daxko provides management software and integrated payments for health, fitness, and wellness organizations. Serving more than 19,000 facilities across 68 countries, Daxko supports day-to-day operations including membership management, programs, scheduling, engagement, and financial transactions. By connecting technology, payments, engagement, and ecosystem partners, Daxko helps operators deliver modern wellness experiences while running more effective and resilient businesses.
About Fast Company
Fast Company is the only media brand fully dedicated to the vital intersection of business, innovation, and design, engaging the most influential leaders, companies, and thinkers on the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow business publication Inc. For more information, please visit fastcompany.com.