Recognition of Leadership in Business
In a remarkable acknowledgment of female entrepreneurship,
Nineveh Madsen, the CEO and co-founder of
Supra Human, has been included in
Inc.'s prestigious
2026 Female Founders 500 list. This annual selection pays tribute to the most innovative women entrepreneurs who are dramatically impacting various industries across the United States.
Madsen's recognition is not only a personal triumph but also a reflection of the significant contributions women make to the business landscape. Collectively, the honorees of the
2026 Female Founders list represented an astonishing
$12.3 billion in revenue generated in
2025, demonstrating the increasing economic clout of female-led businesses.
Insights on Selection Process
The process of selecting honorees for this list is rigorous and multi-faceted, blending both quantitative and qualitative evaluations. Applicants are assessed based on metrics such as revenue growth, sales figures, funding acquired, and the size of their audience. Additionally, qualitative considerations include factors like innovation, social impact, and the momentum of their brand. This thorough vetting ensures that only those demonstrating exceptional leadership and measurable business growth over the preceding year make it onto the list.
Madsen expresses her thoughts on this accolade, stating: "Recognition is meaningful when it's earned. At Supra Human, everything we build is rooted in discipline, execution, and raising the standard. This recognition reflects the work of an extraordinary team that refuses to settle for average." Her words resonate as she hopes to inspire more women to step into leadership roles and pursue their ambitions boldly.
Supporting Women in Business
Madsen’s vision is shared by a stellar advisory board that includes notable personalities such as
Patty Arvielo, the co-founder of New American Funding;
Tiffany Dufu, president of the Tory Burch Foundation; and
Joy Mangano, co-founder and CEO of CleanBoss. Their collective wisdom supports the validation of honorees by lending their own perspectives and expertise in encouraging women's leadership.
Supra Human, which Madsen co-founded in
2021 alongside her husband John, was established as an online portal focusing on fitness and nutrition coaching. Rapidly evolving, it has grown into a comprehensive human performance platform tailored for professionals, including executives and entrepreneurs.
Madsen, leveraging her background in technology and brand development, has been pivotal in guiding the company’s strategic shifts and expansions. A significant change involved developing a technology roadmap intended to unify the diverse client experience prevalent in the industry today. This progressive approach to integrating health coaching, nutrition guidance, wearable technology, and a collaborative community has established
Supra Human as a leader in performance optimization.
Growth and Impact
Currently,
Supra Human stands as one of the rapidly growing platforms in its sector, proudly ranked as
No. 273 on the
Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America. With a dedicated team of over
125 professionals, including
65 elite coaches, the firm boasts an impressive record of delivering more than
10,000 client transformations globally.
Reflecting on this achievement,
Bonny Ghosh, the editorial director at
Inc., states that the honorees of this year’s list are not just innovators; they are trailblazers reshaping their respective fields. They range from pioneers in
AI and beauty to those leading nonprofit organizations that build community. Madsen’s placement on this important roster further illuminates the pathway of female leadership.
Several of the honorees will be prominently featured in
Inc.'s spring print issue, set to grace newsstands on
March 17, 2026. For a complete overview of the
2026 Female Founders, a visit to
Inc.'s official website is encouraged.
About Inc. and Supra Human
Inc. serves as a leading media source for those passionate about entrepreneurship and business leadership. Through impactful journalism, it aims to elevate and inform the community of innovators and risk-takers shaping future businesses.
Conversely,
Supra Human stands at the forefront of online human performance coaching, merging personalized coaching with diagnostics and data to help individuals thrive professionally and personally. Through its continued expansion,
Supra Human raises the bar for performance coaching standards.