Jane Veron Named a 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America Honoree

The 100 Women to KNOW in America award recognizes women with a minimum of ten years of professional experience who have demonstrated executive leadership, business ownership, or significant societal impact. Each nominee goes through a nomination and interview process before a panel of judges — all former honorees and community leaders — selects the final 100.

Jane was recognized for her leadership of The Acceleration Project and her commitment to helping small business owners access the guidance, support, and opportunity they need to grow stronger businesses and create lasting impact.

About Jane Veron

Jane co-founded TAP in 2012 with a mission to level the playing field for under-resourced small business owners. Under her leadership, TAP has grown into a national nonprofit with a network of 200+ volunteer consultants across 26 states, delivering free expert consulting in finance, marketing, operations, and strategy — supporting thousands of entrepreneurs with a 93% business survival rate post-engagement.

Jane's recognitions also include the Visionary Catalyst Prize, Westchester Magazine's 914Inc Top Women in Business, Crain's Notables in Nonprofit and Philanthropy, the Daily Point of Light Award, and front-page Wall Street Journal coverage.

Learn more about Jane Veron and TAP's leadership.

See the full 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America honoree list.