Inc. Names 2025 Female Founders List Honorees

Inc. has announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, celebrating 500 innovative women leading diverse industries with combined 2024 revenue of $9 billion and $10.6 billion in funding. Honorees include Sarah Mayes from Alafair Biosciences, recognized for her work on the VersaWrap technology, and Sunny White from Xavier Creative House, noted for her leadership in healthcare marketing and sustainability. The list also features Laura Alexis of POP Recovery Systems, which integrates mental health and wellness in surgical recovery, and Julia Rodgers of HelloPrenup, advocating for secure futures for couples. The selection process involves a rigorous evaluation of qualitative and quantitative metrics, overseen by an advisory board of established entrepreneurs. These female founders exemplify resilience and leadership, challenging the status quo and addressing some of the world's biggest challenges.