A Dual-Threat Innovator Joins the V-200
Riana LeJeune, the founder of software firm Renewabl and owner of Repinned Upholstery & Restoration, has earned a spot on the inaugural V-200 list. This new recognition from Visionaries celebrates 200 women entrepreneurs across the United States who are driving industry innovation.
LeJeune’s work with Renewabl centers on a practical application of AI: helping furniture professionals provide digital customization and visualization for existing pieces. By bridging the gap between a client’s vision and the final physical product, she is addressing a long-standing friction point in the restoration market.
Building on a Proven Track Record
Her inclusion in the V-200 follows a series of regional professional acknowledgments. LeJeune has previously been named the NAWBO Iowa Business Woman of the Year and an honoree of the Enterprising Women of the Year award. These accolades highlight her role as both a software developer and a practitioner within the upholstery and furniture restoration market.
Securing State Support for Scalable Tech
The development of the Renewabl platform has secured critical backing from the Iowa Technology Commercialization Committee and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
The Founder-Practitioner Model
By operating Repinned Upholstery & Restoration, she maintains a direct line to the consumer needs that Renewabl aims to solve.
Midwest Tech on the National Stage
At a Glance
- Award: Riana LeJeune is a member of the inaugural V-200 list, which recognizes 200 innovative women entrepreneurs in the U.S.
- Technology: Her software, Renewabl, uses AI to allow clients to visualize custom furniture restorations on their existing pieces.
- Funding: The business has been supported by the Iowa Technology Commercialization Committee and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
- Prior Honors: LeJeune was previously named the NAWBO Iowa Business Woman of the Year.
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