Forbes is an American global media company founded in 1917 that publishes a leading U.S. business magazine, Forbes.com, and business journalism through a contributor network. It focuses on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, lifestyle, finance, policy, wealth, innovation, power, and philanthropy. The company is known for its annual lists tracking wealth, innovation, and power, such as the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans, other billionaire rankings, the Midas List of top venture capitalists, the Fortune 500, and rankings of influential companies and entrepreneurs, along with in-depth profiles of wealthy individuals, families, influential figures, executives, billionaires, industry leaders, and financiers in global industries, including finance and tech. Forbes also organizes conferences and maintains a significant online presence among business leaders, publishing business, technology, finance, and leadership news through its magazines and digital platforms.