• #123 on 2023 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies
• 2022 Orlando Woman of the Year
• #209 on 2015 Inc. 5000

Meet Tonya Turrell from Orlando, FL – a dynamic CEO and Chief Inspiration Officer at The Launchpad, where she’s pioneering a B2B technology matchmaking marketplace. With her roots in the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Tonya has transcended challenges, emerging as Orlando Magazine’s Woman of the Year in 2022 and achieving prestigious WBE and MBE Certifications.

A testament to resilience, Tonya reinvented her life and career following bankruptcy in 2011 and embarked on a global worldschooling adventure with her sons. Her life ethos, shaped by experiences and a strong moral compass, is reflected in her advocacy for diversity and female leadership in tech.

Described by friends as “creative,” Tonya finds joy in her family, unwinds through yoga, and has an insatiable passion for travel. Inspired by “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert, she lives by the mantra that confidence comes from action, not the other way around.

Tonya’s mission extends beyond business; she aspires to inspire individuality and authenticity in all aspects of life. She envisions a world where technology connects seamlessly, mirroring the human connections she values most. Her personal motto? “Be a light, whatever you do,” aiming to live and love wholeheartedly.