Cesco Linguistic Services Ranks among the 2025 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
We are honored to be recognized among the nation’s fastest-growing private companies
DENVER, CO – August 12, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Cesco Linguistic Services has been named to the prestigious 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 82 in Denver, Aurora Lakewood, Colorado. This recognition marks a significant milestone for our company and reflects our exceptional growth and innovation in the language services industry since our founding in 2004.
The Inc. 5000 list, published annually by Inc. magazine, represents the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Companies are ranked according to percentage revenue growth over three years, and the list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. Notable companies that have previously appeared on the Inc. 5000 include Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, LinkedIn, Yelp, and Zillow, many of which gained their first national exposure as Inc. 5000 honorees.
“We are incredibly honored to be recognized among America’s fastest-growing companies,” said our Co-Founder and CFO, Giovanna Contreras. “This achievement reflects our team’s unwavering commitment to excellence and our mission to facilitate human-to-human understanding through the power of language. It’s a testament to the trust our clients place in us, the dedication of our talented team members and our passion to serve diverse communities,” she continued.
Our Journey and Growth
Since our founding on August 22, 2004, we have established ourselves as a full-service interpreting and translation company driven by a passion for human-to-human connection. Our company name, “Cesco” (pronounced “Chesco”), comes from our founders’ firstborn son, Francesco, whose birth coincided with the year we were founded.
Under the leadership of our Co-Founders, Joél and Giovanna Contreras, and Chief Executive Officer Steve Lank, we have grown to serve over 2,000 clients and complete more than 73,000 assignments. We offer services in more than 211 languages and maintain the highest industry standards through our triple certification: ISO 17100 for quality-driven translation processes, ASTM F3130-18 for rigorous operational standards, and ASTM F2575 for thorough translation quality assurance.
“Our growth reflects the increasing demand for professional language services in our interconnected world,” said our Chief Executive Officer, Steve Lank. “As businesses expand globally and communities become more diverse, the need for accurate, culturally sensitive communication has never been greater. We’re proud to be at the forefront of meeting this critical need,” he concluded.
Our Comprehensive Service Offerings
We provide a comprehensive range of language solutions, including:
- Professional Interpreting Services: On-site interpreting, over-the-phone interpreting (OPI), and video remote interpreting (VRI) for legal, medical, educational, and business settings
- Translation and Localization: Document translation, website localization, and multimedia translation services
- Specialized Industry Solutions: Tailored services for healthcare, legal, government, education, and corporate sectors
- Equipment Rental: Professional interpreting equipment delivered nationwide
- Training Services: Cultural competence, proficiency assessment, interpreting, translation, and language access training programs
Our commitment to quality is evidenced by our adherence to the most stringent industry standards and our 100% satisfaction guarantee. With no hidden fees and competitive rates, we have built a reputation for delivering personalized attention and exceptional service to each client.
Industry Recognition and Continued Innovation
“This recognition validates our approach of combining leading-edge technology with human expertise,” said Joél Contreras, our Co-Founder, CMO, and CTO. “While we leverage the latest tools and platforms to enhance efficiency and accessibility, we never lose sight of the fact that effective communication is fundamentally about human connection,” he continued.
Our growth has been supported by our diverse team of professionals across multiple divisions, including interpreting services, translation and localization, administration, marketing and sales, and information technology. This comprehensive organizational structure enables us to provide seamless, integrated language solutions to clients across various industries and sectors.
Looking to the Future
As we expand our reach and capabilities, we remain committed to our founding mission of facilitating meaningful communication across language barriers. The Inc. 5000 recognition positions us for continued growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving language services industry.
We plan to leverage this recognition to expand our service offerings, enhance our technology platforms, and build our team of expert linguists and support professionals.
About the Inc. 5000
The Inc. 5000 is an annual list compiled by Inc. magazine that ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Companies are evaluated based on their percentage revenue growth over three years. The list has become one of the most prestigious honors for private companies, serving as a benchmark for entrepreneurial success and innovation.
Media Contact: Cesco Linguistic Services Media Team
Phone: (303) 274-2634
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Cesco Linguistic Services was founded on August 4, 2004. Our passion is to facilitate Human-to-Human understanding in meaningful and rewarding ways through the power of language. We excel at providing expert & timely customized language solutions for organizations of all sizes. The name Cesco (pronounced “Chesco”) comes from the founder’s firstborn son Francesco, whose birth coincided with the year the company was founded.