The Mom Project Named an Inc. Power Partner Award Winner

Prestigious list recognizes critical B2B partners that support SMBs and startups across all business functions and empower growth

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mom Project, a leading digital talent marketplace and community platform serving more than 1.5 million moms and 3,000+ companies ranging from small/midsize to enterprise companies, announced it has been named to Inc. Business Media second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping startups grow.

Through its efficient and dynamic talent marketplace, The Mom Project partners with small to midsize companies looking to quickly find and hire top talent for full time, part time and project type roles that help deliver critical impact to their businesses. The Mom Project received top marks from clients for being instrumental in helping leaders navigate the dynamic challenges of building a business.

“We are honored to be named to the Inc. Business Media Power Partner List, as we take great satisfaction in helping small and mid size companies grow their businesses efficiently,” said Allison Robinson, founder and CEO, The Mom Project. “As a founder, I know firsthand how important strong partners are to help scale one’s company and how critical these early hires are to a company’s ultimate success. Now, more than ever, companies must do more with less, and we are proud to support SMB customers through our suite of hiring solutions.”

The company was founded in 2016 by Allison Robinson, who serves as CEO, and has raised $120M in funding to date, the largest global investment in female workforce development.

Most recently, The Mom Project launched its entrepreneur-focused business line SelfMade, a professional platform focused on helping moms start their business. The digital platform allows members to match their skills with prospective clients’ needs, and walks users through how to create a portfolio, attract clients, and receive tips on proposals, contracts, invoice templates, and other processes to run their business. In addition, the company is building ways to help small and midsize companies connect and hire talent for project needs exclusively through SelfMade.

Additionally, The Mom Project’s non-profit RISE helps women and moms of color find greater economic opportunity through multifaceted support and upskilling. The RISE program offers certifications for in-demand jobs in the fields of data analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce, IT support, user experience (UX) design, and project management in several emergent industries. Totaling more than 8000 scholarships to date, RISE graduates see an average annual salary increase of $9,564, translating to more than $1.1 million in potential lifetime economic earning impact. RISE was named one of Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas in 2022, and Inc’s 2023 17 Ventures That Embody the U.N.’s 17 Sustainability Goals.

“Trusted B2B partners provide guidance and expertise that founders rely on at various steps of their organization’s journey. Partners that possess a demonstrated ability to deliver quality support are at the core of entrepreneurship and help bring big ideas to life,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. Business Media.

To view the complete list, go to: https://www.inc.com/power-partner-awards/2023.

The November 2023 Issue of Inc. magazine is available online now at https://www.inc.com/magazine and will be on newsstands beginning October 31, 2023.

About The Mom Project

The Mom Project is the leading digital talent and community platform for moms to discover their economic potential. Serving more than 1.5 million moms and 3,000+ companies through its robust suite of hiring, career education and talent retention solutions, The Mom Project is supporting moms in creating economic opportunity on their own terms. Headquartered in Chicago, the company was founded in 2016 by Allison Robinson, who serves as CEO, has raised $120M in funding to date, the largest global investment in female workforce development. Serena Williams joined The Mom Project as a strategic advisor to further mobilize the mission in 2020. Additionally, The Mom Project’s non-profit RISE helps women of color find greater economic opportunity through multifaceted support and upskilling total more than 8000 scholarships to date. For more information, please visit www.themomproject.com.

About Inc. Business Media

The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community they need to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.