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Honors & Awards
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2023 Heinz Award-Economy
Heinz Foundation
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…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. -
39 Most Important Venture Capitalist in the Midwest
Business Insider
Selected by peers as one of the most important Venture Capitalists in the Midwest
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Aspen Institute Finance Leader Fellows
Aspen Institute
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.
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General Partner Rising Star Award
Deloitte
The Leadership Unbound General Partner Rising Star Award recognizing the top women investors sponsored from Deloitte and Falk Marques Group.
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100 Most Powerful Women in Business
Entrepreneur Magazine
Listed in magazine and online as one of the most powerful women in business
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French American Foundation Young Leader
French-American Foundation
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…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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50 Most Powerful Mothers
Working Mother
joined Shonda Rhimes, Melinda Gates, and other powerful moms...
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Honorary Doctorate
Mount Holyoke College
Selected by faculty and students to receive an Honorary Doctorate
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Essence magazine Woke 100 List
Essence Magazine
List of the 100 Black women making impact on the lives of Black community
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Grace Hopper Celebration ABIE Award
Anita Borg Institute
The Social Impact ABIE Award recognizes those making a positive impact on women, technology and society.
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Echoing Green Global Fellow
Echoing Green
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.
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2016 Woman to Watch
Entrepreneur Magazine
Kathryn featured in the January issue of Entrepreneur Magazine as a 2016 "Woman to Watch"
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Marie Claire's Women to Watch 2016
Marie Claire UK
List as one of the top women to watch in tech in 2016
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Eisenhower Fellowship
Eisenhower Fellowship
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.
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Spelman College's Game Changer Award
Spelman College
Kathryn is inducted into Spelman College's Game Changer for her work in helping women entrepreneurs
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Kathryn Finney Appreciation Day (Feb 26th)
Office Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer
Kathryn recognized by Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer with "Kathryn Finney Appreciation Day"
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UPSTART 100 List of Top Innovators
UPSTART Business Journal
List of the top 100 Innovators including Mark Zuckerberg, Evan Williams and other working to change the world
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2015 Most Influential New York Business Woman
New York Business Journal
Honored along with 77 other top women business leaders in New York City.
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The Grio 100 2014
The Grio
Chosen for her role as a digital icon and opening the doors for women of color in the digital space.
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Ebony Power 100 2013
Ebony Magazine
Listed as one of the 100 most powerful African Americans in 2013
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White House Champion of Change
White House
Chosen by the Office of the President of the United States as one of twelve White House Champion of Change for Tech Inclusion.
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SXSW Black Innovators Award
SXSW/Blacks in Technology
Honored for years of work as a social media and tech pioneer
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Top Ten Women in Money
AOL
Listed by AOL as one of the top women in money. Included on list with Elizabeth Warren, Jean Chatzy, and other notable women
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Black Enterprise Magazine's 40 Stars under 40
Black Enterprise Magazine
Chosen by magazine as one of the top leaders under 40.
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