Award Honors Top Business Leaders Who Are Shaping the Future with Innovation and Impact
MADISON, N.J., March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Like Air®, the family-owned brand known for its melt-in-your-mouth puffcorn, is proud to announce its Co-Founder, Allison Lin, has been named to Inc.'s eighth annual Female Founders list. This exclusive list honors a bold group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward. This recognition places Allison among the top business leaders in the country, all of whom are creating meaningful change in their industries and communities.
Each year, Inc. editors review thousands of nominations, selecting female founders who are pushing boundaries and addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges. The judging process considers both quantitative metrics—such as revenue, sales growth, funding, and audience size—as well as qualitative factors, including social media engagement and the overall impact of their work.
This prestigious recognition is a testament to Allison's dedication to building Like Air® into a brand that has not only shaken up the better-for-you snack category but has also made a significant impact on her community. Since launching Like Air® in 2020, Allison and her team have grown the brand from a local family startup to a nationwide favorite, known for offering unique, guilt-free snacks that put a new spin on classic popcorn.
"It's an incredible honor to be recognized among so many talented and inspiring women entrepreneurs," said Allison Lin, Co-Founder of Like Air®. "This achievement reflects not only the hard work and passion of our entire team but also the support and loyalty of our customers who have been with us from the very beginning. As we continue to grow, our commitment remains to create snacks that bring joy and delight to families everywhere."
This recognition marks the first time a Like Air® Founder has made the Inc. 500 list, adding to the company's growing list of achievements. In 2024, the brand was ranked #55 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies, captivated a wide-ranging national audience on ABC's Shark Tank, and won UNFI's Summer 2024 Pitch Slam competition for innovative new products. Previously in 2023, the brand clinched 1st place in the Albertsons Cos. Innovation Launchpad Competition at Expo West, which paved the way for a significant 2024 expansion into over 1,500 Albertsons Cos. stores nationwide.
"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," said Inc. executive editor Diana Ransom.
Several honorees will be featured in Inc. magazine's Female Founders issue, on newsstands March 18, 2025. To see the complete list of honorees, please visit: https://www.inc.com/female-founders
For more information on Like Air®, please visit www.likeair.com and follow us on social media @likeairsnacks.
For press inquiries, contact:
Jaclyn Amaro
PR, Like Air Snacks
jaclyn@likeair.com
About Like Air®:
Like Air® launched in 2020 with the mission to improve better-for-you snacking without compromising flavor. The brand's signature puffcorn is better than traditional popcorn – it won't get caught in your teeth! All Like Air® is made in a nut-free facility and is free from eight of the major allergens, including wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, sesame and shellfish. Like Air's popular flavors Cinnamon Bun and Pancake are also dairy-free. Follow @likeairsnacks on Instagram to enter their signature daily giveaways and on TikTok for exclusive monthly flavor drops! For more information on Like Air®, visit https://www.likeair.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.
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