StartupNation’s 2009 top 200 leading moms in business (source: bizjournals.com)

Superb multi-taskers, cool-headed, wise and all-knowing, moms are a special species. But if you add to that the fact that many of them are the masterminds behind thriving businesses, it’s apparent that moms are able to surmount mountains – while making it all look like a cakewalk. In an effort to honor the triumphs, tribulations and achievements of moms running successful businesses across America, StartupNation.com launched its first annual Leading Moms in Business Competition, sponsored by VerticalResponse, and set out in search of the top 200 moms in business. Click here to read full story.