Kathryn Finney

Established to honor the memory of U.S. Senator John Heinz and to celebrate the vision and the spirit that produce achievements of lasting good, the Heinz Awards recognize individuals making contributions to the Arts, the Economy and the Environment. There are six recipients annually, two recipients in each of the three categories. Awardees receive a monetary award of $250,000 and the Heinz Awards medallion.

Kathryn Finney receives the Heinz Award for the Economy for disrupting the… Show more

Established to honor the memory of U.S. Senator John Heinz and to celebrate the vision and the spirit that produce achievements of lasting good, the Heinz Awards recognize individuals making contributions to the Arts, the Economy and the Environment. There are six recipients annually, two recipients in each of the three categories. Awardees receive a monetary award of $250,000 and the Heinz Awards medallion.

Kathryn Finney receives the Heinz Award for the Economy for disrupting the status quo in the tech field and boldly breaking down barriers that have long hindered Black and Brown women from entering the startup ecosystem. Named one of the most influential women in tech, Ms. Finney has innovated, led, advocated for and started programs that foster economic, financial and social opportunities for BIPOC-owned businesses across the U.S. Show less

Selected by peers as one of the most important Venture Capitalists in the Midwest

Representing a diverse range of global perspectives and sectors within the finance ecosystem, the 23 leaders of the 2021 Class are commiting to a two-year fellowship that will challenge them to reflect on their roles and responsibilities as finance leaders and to cultivate a deeper understanding of values-driven leadership in practice.

The Leadership Unbound General Partner Rising Star Award recognizing the top women investors sponsored from Deloitte and Falk Marques Group.

Listed in magazine and online as one of the most powerful women in business

Prior U.S. Young Leaders include President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Gen. Wesley Clark, former Gov. Bobby Jindal, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, former World Bank President Robert Zoellick,

French alums include President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe (2012 and 2011 respectively), President François Hollande, former Prime Minister Alain Juppé, former Higher Education Minister Valérie Pécresse, Henri de Castries (former Chair & CEO, AXA), Alexandre… Show more

Prior U.S. Young Leaders include President Bill Clinton, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Gen. Wesley Clark, former Gov. Bobby Jindal, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, former World Bank President Robert Zoellick,

French alums include President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe (2012 and 2011 respectively), President François Hollande, former Prime Minister Alain Juppé, former Higher Education Minister Valérie Pécresse, Henri de Castries (former Chair & CEO, AXA), Alexandre de Juniac (former Chair & CEO, Air France-KLM).

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joined Shonda Rhimes, Melinda Gates, and other powerful moms...

Selected by faculty and students to receive an Honorary Doctorate

List of the 100 Black women making impact on the lives of Black community

The Social Impact ABIE Award recognizes those making a positive impact on women, technology and society.

Selected from over 3000 leaders as a member of the 2016 Echoing Green class. Echoing Green works to catalyze the ability of emerging leaders with purpose to impact the world and drive social progress further, faster.

Kathryn featured in the January issue of Entrepreneur Magazine as a 2016 "Woman to Watch"

List as one of the top women to watch in tech in 2016

Eisenhower Fellows are outstanding leaders in their field who have demonstrated significant professional & community accomplishments, big challenges in order to better the world around them and show substantial promise for even higher achievement.

Kathryn is inducted into Spelman College's Game Changer for her work in helping women entrepreneurs

Kathryn recognized by Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer with "Kathryn Finney Appreciation Day"

List of the top 100 Innovators including Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Williams and other working to change the world

Honored along with 77 other top women business leaders in New York City.

Chosen for her role as a digital icon and opening the doors for women of color in the digital space.

Listed as one of the 100 most powerful African Americans in 2013

Chosen by the Office of the President of the United States as one of twelve White House Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion.

Honored for years of work as a social media and tech pioneer

Listed by AOL as one of the top women in money. Included on list with Elizabeth Warren, Jean Chatzy, and other notable women

Chosen by magazine as one of the top leaders under 40.