Thirteen women selected as leading voices in innovation
McKinney, TX, October 7, 2024 – ShearShare, the leading marketplace for on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals, proudly announces that CEO Courtney Caldwell has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Women in Innovation Award in the Movers & Makers category, sponsored by Ernst & Young. This accolade celebrates outstanding female entrepreneurs who are leading groundbreaking innovations in their industries through bold new products, services, experiences.
“It’s an incredible honor to receive the EY Women in Innovation Award,” said Courtney Caldwell, CEO of ShearShare. “This recognition is a testament to the resilience and creativity of our entire team, and it reinforces our commitment to empowering barber and beauty professionals worldwide with the tools their small businesses need to thrive.”
The EY Women in Innovation Award celebrates women whose leadership and vision are driving positive change. Caldwell’s transformative work with ShearShare exemplifies innovation in action, helping independent stylists and salon and barbershop owners unlock new opportunities.
“Courtney Caldwell embodies the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that the EY Women in Innovation Award seeks to recognize,” said Maria Sutherland, Experiential Producer, Women in Innovation. “Her pioneering work at ShearShare is not only changing the beauty industry but also inspiring other women to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.”
About ShearShare
ShearShare is a marketplace that provides affordable B2B tools to the self-employed stylist– starting with space to work, fintech tools, and usage-based liability insurance. ShearShare currently has the largest database of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals and the most affordable leases in the market. Launched in 2017, ShearShare currently serves industry professionals in more than 900 cities. For more information, visit ShearShare.com.
About Women in Innovation
Women in Innovation is a non-profit that exists to inspire and advance women as change-makers and leading voices in innovation, with a presence in New York City, London, and San Francisco. We provide momentum for women in innovation through action-oriented programming, tangible tools and resources, and the support of a generous community. Learn more at www.womenininnovation.co.
