Top Female Founders & Leaders 2025

We are beyond thrilled to announce this year’s coverage on women-led companies.

Top Female Founders 2025 Katherine Li

Katherine Li is the cofounder of PulseFX, a fintech company specializing in foreign exchange (FX) services.

Top 100 Companies Cover Fortay

Marlina Kinnersley Founder at Fortay

Top 100 Companies HelloHair

Anita Grant Founder at HelloHair

Canada Top Companies Maple Billing Cover

Ruchi Varshney Co-founder at Maple

Top Female Founders 2025 eeva

Adrienne Jung is the founder at eeva

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Top 100 Companies Edgecom Energy 2023

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