Inc.’s 8th annual Female Founders list highlights the nation’s top business leaders who are tackling some of the world’s biggest problems
Golden, Colo., March 11, 2025 – Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, announced its 8th annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of 500 women whose innovations and ideas are leading their industries forward. These resilient entrepreneurs expressed grit and drive to collectively attract approximately $9 billion in 2024 revenue and $10.6 billion in funding.
Angela DeRosa, DO, MBA, CPE, a well-respected, internationally recognized authority on women’s hormonal health and Belmar Pharma Solutions’ medical director, was named to the 2025 Female Founders 500 List.
“After dedicating 30 years of my profession to hormonal health, it’s wonderful to see women’s health and menopause finally being acknowledged,” said Dr. DeRosa. “My journey into hormonal medicine was catalyzed by my personal struggle with undiagnosed menopause at 35, igniting my mission to revolutionize women’s care. Every day, 6,000 women enter menopause, yet too few providers are trained in hormone therapy. Belmar Pharma Solutions and The Hormonal Health Institute bridge this gap by educating doctors, nurses and physician assistants. This isn’t just my work—it’s my calling. The real reward isn’t recognition but having every provider ask, ‘Teach me how to do better!’ I’ve fought for decades to change medicine’s approach to hormonal health—and I’m not stopping now!”
“We’re thrilled that our medical director, who is an expert in hormonal health, and a leading advocate for women, is receiving this national recognition,” said Rob Kilgore, CEO, Belmar Pharma Solutions. “Dr. DeRosa is an invaluable resource to our thousands of providers across the U.S., who are looking for solutions for their patients to help them age well and thrive.”
Dr. DeRosa brings more than 30 years of experience in the medical field, both on the pharmaceutical side and in clinical practice. She joined Belmar Pharma Solutions in 2019 and in her role as medical director, she provides clinical support to healthcare providers associated with Belmar Pharma Solutions, including one-on-one consultations and educational webinars. Through this collaboration with the Hormonal Health Institute, Belmar Pharma Solutions offers its providers access to the Institute’s training programs, enhancing the quality of hormonal healthcare delivered.
Headquartered in Golden, Colo., Belmar Pharma Solutions is the nation’s leading compounding pharmacy organization focusing on hormone health and longevity, supporting healthcare providers and patients across all 50 states.
Each year, Inc. editors review thousands of applications highlighting female founders who are challenging the status quo and tackling some of the world’s biggest problems, and cull applicants through three rounds of judging, looking specifically at an entrepreneur’s bona fides in the past year. Criteria include quantifiable metrics such as revenue, sales, revenue growth, funding and audience size. Inc. also looks for qualitative metrics including social media momentum and stories of impact.
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About Belmar Pharma Solutions
Belmar Pharma Solutions is the nation’s leading compounding pharmacy organization focusing on hormone health and longevity. Established in 1985, the company is accredited by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy, certified by LegitScript and is a member of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding. Headquartered in Golden, Colo., Belmar Pharma Solutions operates 503A compounding pharmacies in Colorado, Arizona, Florida, Kansas, Utah and Wisconsin, and 503B FDA-registered outsourcing facilities in Colorado. Learn more at Belmar Pharma Solutions.
About Inc.
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