Claire Coder: Forbes 30 Under 30 CEO Making Menstrual Health Equity
Claire Coder's entrepreneurial journey began at 16 with her first company launch, establishing a pattern of innovation and business creation that would define her career. Now, as Founder and CEO of Aunt Flow, she leads a social enterprise transforming how menstrual products reach people who need them most. Her mission: providing 100% organic cotton menstrual products in schools and workplaces across the country while donating products to those in need, addressing both accessibility and sustainability in a market long overdue for change.
The New York-based entrepreneur has built Aunt Flow into a model of social entrepreneurship, demonstrating how businesses can solve real-world problems while promoting health equity. Under her leadership, the company has become a blueprint for combining profit with purpose, showing that addressing fundamental human needs can align with building a sustainable business. Her approach extends well beyond running a company, encompassing advisory roles and board memberships focused on health equity and women's empowerment, multiplying her impact across the sector.
Claire's business acumen emerged early and spectacularly. She designed a bag for Vera Bradley that sold out in 24 hours, showcasing her ability to blend creativity with commercial success and understand market demand. This combination of creative vision and business execution has earned recognition from Forbes 30 Under 30 and secured her place as a Tory Burch Fellow in 2019. Her growing list of achievements also includes being named a Thiel Fellow, Columbus 40 Under 40, Future Founders Fellow, Best Startup Columbus 2016, Top 5 Young Entrepreneurs of Columbus, Distinguished Young Woman of Ohio, Top 100 Youth Entrepreneurs, and Kairos Fellow.
Her advocacy work carries particular weight given her personal experience of overcoming a year of blindness, a challenge that informs her perspective on resilience and adaptation. She frequently speaks on entrepreneurship, leadership, and navigating personal challenges, bringing hard-won authenticity to conversations about overcoming obstacles. Her media appearances and dedication to mentorship reflect a deep commitment to inspiring and guiding the next generation of leaders entering the entrepreneurial landscape.
Beyond Aunt Flow, Claire serves with WBENC NextGen and Columbus Modern Dance, channeling her considerable energy into community engagement and arts support. She holds certification as a Zumba instructor, balancing the demands of leading a growing social enterprise with creative pursuits, fitness, and community involvement.
From teenage founder to recognized social entrepreneur, Claire has consistently combined business success with meaningful social impact. Her work addresses a fundamental need while building a replicable business model, proving that social change and entrepreneurial achievement can advance together powerfully.
