42 women in natural and organic CPG on Inc.'s Female Founders 250 list

In the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship, women are driving significant change and setting new standards of success. Inc.'s recently released "The List: Introducing 2024's Most Intriguing Women Entrepreneurs" spotlights 250 female founders and showcases the remarkable achievements of women entrepreneurs across diverse industries. Inc. shares that these extraordinary entrepreneurs achieved a collective revenue surpassing $8.86 billion in 2023 and secured an impressive $6.2 billion in funding to date.

New Hope Network is proud to see the natural products industry strongly represented by remarkable women on this list. This compilation highlights the trailblazing female founders in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector whose vision, determination, and ingenuity have reshaped the natural products market. Their stories are not just about business milestones but also about breaking barriers, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful impact in the CPG industry and beyond. This curated list is a testament to the power of diversity, creativity, and entrepreneurship, driving us towards a more inclusive and innovative business landscape.

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Sylvie Charles — Just Date
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Carina Chaz — DedCool

Annie Chun — Gimme Seaweed
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Laney Crowell — Saie

Beatrice Dixon — The Honey Pot Company
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Nicole Doucet and Jess Page — Open Water

Allison Ellsworth — poppi

Durana Elmi — Cymbiotika

Lauren Gropper — Repurpose

Sarela Herrada — SIMPLi
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Rita Katona — So Good So You

Najwa Khan — dalci

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Sabeena Ladha — DEUX
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Christie Lagally — Rebellyous Foods

Kimberlie Le — Prime Root
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Rosa Li — wildwonder
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Morgan McLachlan and Katy Perry — De Soi
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Charlotte Palermino — Dieux

Pallavi Pande — Dtocs

Vanessa Pham and Kim Pham — Omsom
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Michelle Razavi — ELAVI

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Durana Elmi — Cymbiotika

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