Trunk Tools CEO Dr. Sarah Buchner Named to CNBC Changemakers 2026
We’re proud to share that Trunk Tools’ Founder and CEO, Dr. Sarah Buchner, has been named to the 2026 CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list, an annual award recognizing women whose accomplishments are reshaping industries and driving measurable impact.
About CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business
CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business is CNBC’s annual list recognizing 50 women driving significant change across the business and cultural landscape. Now in its third year, the list spans industries including energy, financial services, healthcare, media, retail, sports, and technology.
Honorees range from founders of high-growth startups to executives leading some of the world’s most valuable multinational companies. Candidates are selected through a competitive nomination and review process led by CNBC’s editorial team and Changemakers Advisory Board, with emphasis on a specific, measurable achievement in 2025.
The Changemakers list ultimately recognizes leaders whose work is delivering measurable results at scale — executives and founders influencing the direction of major organizations and industries through clear, demonstrated achievements in the past year.
Recognized for a Standout 2025 at Trunk Tools
Sarah was recognized for her standout achievement in 2025: leading Trunk Tools through a $40 million Series B raise and advancing the company’s AI deployment across hundreds of construction projects.
Under her leadership, Trunk Tools continues to scale AI solutions purpose-built for the $13 trillion construction industry — organizing the 85% of project data that is unstructured, automating repetitive workflows through AI agents, and identifying issues before they lead to delays and rework. The recognition reflects the growing impact of practical, field-ready AI in addressing the construction industry’s long-standing productivity challenges.
To learn more, read the full 2026 CNBC Changemakers list and Dr. Sarah Buchner’s profile.