Chicago, IL — August 13, 2025 — ArtVersion announced today that Goran Paun, Principal & Creative Director, has joined the Inc. Leadership Forum, an invitation-only community curated by Inc. for founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders shaping today’s economy. The Forum convenes executives from companies recognized across Inc.’s programs—including the Inc. 5000, Female Founders, Regionals, Best Workplaces, and Power Partners—alongside other select leaders committed to building meaningful, sustainable growth.
The Inc. Leadership Forum
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“I’ve spent my career building a design firm that treats design as a true business discipline—where usability, accessibility, and brand clarity directly drive results. Joining the Inc. Leadership Forum is an opportunity to share the insights we’ve gained at ArtVersion and learn from fellow leaders who are equally committed to creating value for their teams, customers, and communities,” said Goran Paun, Principal & Creative Director at ArtVersion.
In 2023, ArtVersion was honored with the Inc. Power Partner Award, recognizing the agency’s excellence in serving as a trusted collaborator to brands and organizations worldwide. For over 25 years, ArtVersion has partnered with emerging startups, small businesses, mid-market enterprises, and Fortune 500 companies to deliver user-centered branding, high-impact web design and development solutions, and interface design across multiple industries. The agency’s work has been recognized by leading industry awards and editorial features, with the team regularly contributing to the broader creative field through speaking engagements, competition juries, and thought leadership. ArtVersion’s collaborations span diverse sectors, each rooted in a commitment to elevating ideas, fostering accessibility, and creating design solutions that resonate across audiences and platforms.
“Bringing together this community of executives who understand both the rewards and the challenges of building fast-growing companies creates a powerful network for shared progress,” said Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc.
About ArtVersion
ArtVersion is a Chicago-based, renowned creative agency specializing in branding, UI/UX, and web design & development. The agency helps organizations unify brand, product, and digital experiences around user needs—delivering accessible, high-performing interfaces that scale and stand out in competitive markets. Learn more at artversion.com.
About Inc.
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