Lauren Flanagan Makes Inc.’s 2024 Female Founders List: Pioneering Change in Clean Energy
Inc. has unveiled its seventh annual Female Founders list, spotlighting 250 women who are revolutionizing industries and driving positive change worldwide. Among the honorees is Lauren Flanagan, CEO and Co-founder of Sesame Solar, whose visionary leadership in sustainable energy solutions has earned her a well-deserved place on this esteemed list.
The Female Founders list celebrates women entrepreneurs reshaping the world with innovative ideas and transformative companies. From startups to established organizations, these female leaders bring unique stories of success and resilience to the forefront. Their achievements span diverse fields, from technology to healthcare, fashion to finance, challenging norms and addressing pressing societal issues.
For Lauren Flanagan, CEO of Sesame Solar, her journey is fueled by a passion for creating climate-resilient solutions to power our world sustainably. As she aptly puts it,
"Over the last five years, the U.S. has spent more than 600 Billion dollars on weather disasters—and 560 catastrophic events are expected to happen annually by 2030. Inc.'s recognition of my mission to pursue clean mobile power alternatives to fossil fuel generators is an enormous honor. It helps raise awareness about creating climate-resilient solutions to disaster response and off-grid power."
Inc.'s Female Founders list is a testament to the perseverance and triumph of female entrepreneurs, especially in the face of adversity. Diana Ransom, Inc.'s Executive Editor, acknowledges the resilience of this year's honorees, stating,
"The female founders on this year’s list are a testament to what triumph over adversity looks like. They should all be proud of this singular accomplishment."
Lauren Flanagan joins the ranks of past honorees, including influential figures like Jessica Alba, Tracee Ellis Ross, Rihanna, and Shonda Rhimes. Her recognition underscores the significance of her contributions to the renewable energy sector and her commitment to driving meaningful change in addressing climate challenges.
To explore the complete list of Inc.'s Female Founders, visit here.
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