Libby Leffler Named to Inc. Female Founders 500 2026 We have big news to share! 🧡 Inc. Magazine has named Libby Leffler, Founder and CEO of First, to its 2026 Female Founders 500 — one of the most prestigious annual recognitions for women entrepreneurs in the United States. For a company built on the belief that every couple deserves accessible, empowering legal protection, this honor reflects exactly what First has been working toward since day one.
What Is the Inc. Female Founders 500? Each year, Inc. Magazine identifies 500 women leading companies whose bold ideas, resilience, and execution are shaping the future of their industries. Honorees go through a rigorous, multi-round evaluation process, assessed on quantifiable metrics including revenue, revenue growth, funding, and audience size — as well as qualitative factors like innovation, social impact, and brand momentum.
The 2026 cohort collectively generated approximately $12.3 billion in 2025 revenue. Previous honorees have included Billie Jean King, Kim Kardashian, Alex Cooper, Sallie Krawcheck, Serena Williams, and Emma Grede. Libby joins that company.
Why This Recognition Reflects First's Mission When Libby founded First, she was solving a problem she knew firsthand: that prenuptial agreements — one of the most important legal and financial decisions a couple can make — were inaccessible, intimidating, and unnecessarily expensive.
Making Prenups Accessible for Every Couple First now serves couples in 46+ states and Washington, D.C., with a near-perfect Trustpilot customer review rating and billions in assets protected for real couples across the country.
Changing the Conversation Around Financial Partnership As Libby wrote in Fortune: "We would never launch a startup without equity agreements or join a company without understanding our compensation package. Why are any of us willing to say 'I do' without a clear financial framework?" The Inc. Female Founders 500 recognition reflects that reframe — prenups aren't a red flag. They're a power move.
Proof That Mission-Driven Growth Gets Noticed This honor comes alongside coverage in The New Yorker, Vogue, Fortune, The Telegraph, and Business Insider — and, more importantly, alongside hundreds of couples who told us their prenup conversation was the most meaningful one they had before their wedding.
How First Makes Getting a Prenup Simple Whether you're protecting an inheritance, managing student loan debt, co-owning a home, or simply want clarity as you enter marriage as true financial partners, First gives you the framework to have those conversations with confidence.
Step 1 — Answer a Few Questions Start with a guided questionnaire designed to surface what matters most to you and your partner — no legalese required.
Step 2 — Work with a Licensed Attorney Every First prenuptial agreement is reviewed and finalized by independent licensed attorneys in your state. Real legal protection, without the $10,000 price tag.
Step 3 — Sign and Notarize Online Sign your completed agreement from anywhere (even your couch!) with a video notary. No courthouse. No scheduling headaches.
What Couples Are Saying About First First is the #1 customer-rated prenup platform on Trustpilot. Couples across the country describe the experience as surprisingly straightforward, even meaningful — a process that brought them closer rather than creating distance. Read their stories at thisfirst.com/reviews .
Is First Right for You? If you're engaged and want to start your marriage with clarity, honesty, and mutual protection — yes. First is built for modern couples at every income level, in every stage of life. You don't need to be a billionaire to benefit from a prenuptial agreement. You just need to care about your future.
Because saying "I do" should include saying "I understand."
Book your free consultation with the First team today.
About First First is redefining how modern couples approach prenuptial agreements. Through its patent-pending platform, First makes it easy for couples to access sound legal prenuptial agreements while setting themselves up for a harmonious future together. Learn more at thisfirst.com .
About Libby Leffler Libby Leffler is the Founder and CEO of First. She previously served as Sheryl Sandberg's first Chief of Staff at Facebook and held senior roles at SoFi and Compass. She holds a B.Sc. from UC Berkeley and an M.B.A. with high distinction from Harvard Business School.
