Inc.’s eighth annual Female Founders list highlights the nation’s top business leaders who challenge the status quo to tackle some of the world’s biggest problems.
[Austin, Texas], March 11, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, today announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward. These resilient entrepreneurs expressed grit and drive to collectively attract approximately $9 billion in 2024 revenue and $10.6 billion in funding.
Jennifer Seay, Founder and CEO of Art + Artisans, is among the distinguished honorees for her contributions to redefining how businesses, commercial spaces, and institutions use art to enhance their environments. For over two decades, Jennifer has pioneered the integration of art into corporate, healthcare, and real estate developments, curating impactful and strategic installations that shape spaces’ identities and create meaningful experiences.
Each year, Inc. editors review thousands of applications highlighting female founders who are challenging the status quo and tackling some of the world’s biggest problems, and cull applicants through three rounds of judging, looking specifically at an entrepreneur’s bona fides in the past year. Criteria include quantifiable metrics such as revenue, sales, revenue growth, funding, and audience size. Inc. also looks for qualitative metrics including social media momentum and stories of impact.
Honoree selection is also honed through the evaluation of the program’s advisory board: Cate Luzio, founder and CEO of Luminary; Dany Garcia, founder, CEO, and chairperson of the Garcia Companies; Pinky Cole Hayes, founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan; Anu Duggal, founding partner at Female Founders Fund; Katherine Power, serial entrepreneur and partner at Greycroft; Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation and founder of the Cru; and Kay Koplovitz, co-founder and chair at Springboard Enterprises, founder of USA Network.
“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized alongside so many inspiring female founders,” said Jennifer Seay. “At Art + Artisans, we believe in the power of art to create environments that tell a story, attract communities, and foster deep connections. This recognition affirms our team’s impact in helping businesses transform their spaces through art.”
The founders cross all industries and bring with them unique stories of success from each stage of the entrepreneurial journey – from startup to going public, being acquired by big buyers, or spending decades at the helm of an organization.
Art + Artisans is a leading art consulting firm specializing in developing and executing comprehensive art programs for businesses and organizations. With a team of experts who bring decades of experience and an extensive network of artists nationwide, Art + Artisans goes beyond traditional art placement by curating collections that elevate brand identity, foster engagement, and transform environments into dynamic, welcoming spaces.
From large-scale corporate headquarters and real estate developments to healthcare institutions and hospitality projects, Art + Artisans partners with clients to ensure their art collections are visually compelling and deeply aligned with their mission and values. Most recently, the firm curated over 150 original artworks for the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America’s new corporate hub in Frisco, Texas, a project recognized as one of Dallas Business Journal’s “Coolest Offices in DFW.”
“Female founders know what struggle is, but they’re also experts of improvisation, adaptability, and creativity. The women featured on this year’s list exemplify these qualities. Through times of uncertainty, their unwavering dedication and steadfast leadership are not only inspiring but vital to driving progress,” said Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom.
Several honorees will be featured in Inc. magazine’s Female Founders issue, on newsstands March 18, 2025. To see the complete list of honorees, please visit: https://www.inc.com/female-founders
About Inc.
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About Art+ Artisans
Art + Artisans is a women-owned, local Austin full-service art consulting firm that works with real estate developers, companies, and their design teams to select and install customized art programs throughout Texas and the United States. The firm curates and manages complex art installations that differentiate properties, connect to client brands and communities, and create an engaging experience where people genuinely want to spend time. For more information, please visit artplusartisans.com.
