Quinn’s Kristy Lewis named on 2025 Female Founders List

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Quinn’s Kristy Lewis named on 2025 Female Founders List

12 Mar 2025

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BOULDER, CO — Media brand Inc. announced its eighth annual Female Founders list, highlighting 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward.

“Female founders know what struggle is, but they’re also experts of improvisation, adaptability and creativity,” said Diana Ransom, executive director of Inc. “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.”

Among the founders recognized is Kristy Lewis, founder of Quinn, a natural foods company dedicated to reimagining classic snacks.

Quinn’s CPG portfolio includes the industry’s first whole grain gluten-free pretzel and the first gluten-free filled pretzel nuggets.

“I’m honored to be recognized among so many incredible women who are driving this change, inspiring those to fulfill their dreams and proving that women-led businesses are shaping the future.” — Kristy Lewis | founder | Quinn

“To me, being an entrepreneur is about more than taking an idea and building something from it —it’s about breaking barriers, pushing industries forward and proving that there is always a better way,” Lewis said. “At Quinn, we’ve challenged the food industry to prioritize transparency, sustainability, and real ingredients, but the work doesn’t stop there.”

Under Kristy’s leadership, Quinn set a new standard for ingredient integrity by partnering directly with farmers and suppliers to bring sourcing transparency to consumers.

“As a female founder, I believe that success is measured not by what we achieve but by the positive change we create and how we lift others up along the way,” Lewis continued. “I’m honored to be recognized among so many incredible women who are driving this change, inspiring those to fulfill their dreams and proving that women-led businesses are shaping the future.”

As a Certified B Corp., sustainability is top of mind for Quinn. The company ensures that every ingredient is chosen with intention, supports soil health, reduces chemical inputs and promotes biodiversity. The brand also recently achieved Glyphosate Residue Free certification for its Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.