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.
Pittsburgh, PA, March 11, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand for entrepreneurs and business leaders, has named Alison Alvarez, CEO and Co-founder of BlastPoint, to its eighth annual Female Founders list. This prestigious recognition honors 500 women whose innovative ideas and leadership are shaping industries and driving change. Together, the honorees generated approximately $9 billion in 2024 revenue and secured $10.6 billion in funding, reflecting their impact and business acumen.
Each year, Inc. editors meticulously evaluate thousands of applicants based on metrics such as revenue, funding, and growth, as well as qualitative measures like industry influence and social impact. Honorees are selected through three rounds of judging, with input from a distinguished advisory board that includes Cate Luzio (Luminary), Dany Garcia (The Garcia Companies), Pinky Cole Hayes (Slutty Vegan), Anu Duggal (Female Founders Fund), Katherine Power (Greycroft), Tiffany Dufu (Tory Burch Foundation), and Kay Koplovitz (Springboard Enterprises, USA Network).
“We are truly humbled to be included in a list with such amazing and smart women. It’s such a privilege to be building a company like BlastPoint. I get to wake up every day and solve huge problems, such as matching low income households with programs that keep their lights on. We’re truly grateful for the recognition.” – Alison Alvarez, CEO and Co-founder of BlastPoint
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.
Driving Innovation in AI-Powered Customer Intelligence
Under Alvarez’s leadership, BlastPoint has revolutionized the way businesses understand and engage with their customers. By leveraging AI-powered insights, BlastPoint helps companies predict customer needs, improve engagement strategies, and drive equitable access to services, particularly in industries like energy and finance.
Since its founding, BlastPoint has been at the forefront of ethical AI development, ensuring that data-driven solutions serve both businesses and consumers in a transparent and impactful way. The company’s technology has helped utilities increase energy efficiency program participation and financial institutions expand access to credit.
“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,” – Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom
Several honorees, including Alvarez, will be featured in Inc. magazine’s Female Founders issue, available on newsstands March 18, 2025. The full list of honorees can be found at: https://www.inc.com/female-founders.
About BlastPoint
BlastPoint is an AI-driven customer intelligence platform that helps businesses better understand, reach, and serve their customers. By providing predictive insights and actionable data, BlastPoint empowers companies to increase engagement, improve operational efficiency, and drive equitable customer experiences. BlastPoint works with industry leaders in energy and finance to build a more customer-centric future. For more information, visit www.blastpoint.com.
About Inc.
Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.