2017 promises to be a great year for female entrepreneurs, especially young women. Every day, women overcome obstacles and challenge the odds. We must inspire the next generation of women to achieve their goals. Recent statistics indicate that women are becoming more involved in the creation of new businesses and organizations. Women are now creating more companies today than ever before.
Latest Progress for Women in Business
Today, there are over 9 million women-owned businesses in America. Entrepreneur reports that women-owned businesses have experienced 1.5 times the growth rate of small businesses over the past 15 years. Entrepreneur predicts that women-owned businesses will create more than 5,000,000 jobs by 2018.
It was not easy for women to own a business. The 1974 Equal Credit Act was a major step towards women owning businesses. This law prohibits discrimination based on sex and marital status in credit granting. It also made it possible to get loans for women to start their own businesses.
Women have grown their influence in many industries over the 43 years that this law has been in effect. The Marshall School of Business at USC reported that one-fifth of businesses with annual revenue of over $1 million are owned by women. The entrepreneur claims that companies with at least one woman on the executive team are more likely to receive higher estimates during their first round of funding.
Outstanding Women in Business
USC Marshall’s study also found that only 30% of all companies are led by women. Highlighting women who are already successful is a great way to encourage others to start their own businesses. Although outdated ways of thinking about women are no longer relevant in Western countries, it is important to highlight women who have achieved their business goals to show the world the powerful effects of following your dreams.
Every day, women invent and transform the business world. New ventures that are spearheaded by strong women are emerging every day due to changes in long-held beliefs regarding women’s abilities. It’s not easy to start a new business, especially when you consider how competitive modern business can be. These 20 women are some of the most inspirational female business leaders right now. We are equally impressed with all these women so they are not listed in any particular order.
Techweek is Amanda’s startup and one of the most popular startups in 2017. It is creating tech-based entrepreneurial communities across the country to promote new startup growth and bring together small businesses.
Logan is the cofounder of KUDZOO. This app helps to engage the digitally-savvy student generation. Students who do well at school are rewarded with scholarships and other prizes by the app.
Lu graduated from Stanford University. He is also a founding partner at NewGen Capital. NewGen Capital, a venture capitalist company that has raised $92 million in funds and made 38 investments, is NewGen Capital.
The Harvard Business graduate is changing the way people live. Julia’s company EverlyWell aims to simplify medical terminology and make it understandable for everyone.
This year, small business owners should keep an eye out for Danielle’s company Mattermark. This company is revolutionizing the way that businesses connect with their ideal customers. It could also offer new avenues for companies to connect with customers.
OpenSponsorship is Ishveen’s brainchild. This platform simplifies the process of connecting athletes with companies that want to sponsor them.
Wyzerr is Natasia’s new company. It allows the public to give feedback in more interesting ways. When it comes to improving their business, customers are the most valuable resource companies have. It can be difficult to convince people to take part in boring surveys. Wyzerr is a more intuitive and engaging way to gather consumer feedback.
Amber is a well-known name for fashion bloggers. She is also the co-founder of rewardsStyle, and LiketoKNOW.it. These online platforms allow users to shop for any item they see on social media.
After realizing that “nude clothing” didn’t cover all skin tones, Atima started her own company MyNudest. Her fashion brand is more inclusive for women of all skin colors.
Rosetta created Happy Black Woman with the intention of helping women become entrepreneurs.
Maureen is a leader in virtual reality. Her company Baobab Studios will be a watch-worthy one in 2017.
Marisa can help you start a business. Live your Message helps entrepreneurs build a brand that represents them and their goals.
Rhonesha is the CEO and founder of Her Agenda. This digital media company helps young women achieve their professional goals. Rhonesha is also a highly skilled journalist and was awarded an Emmy for her work with NBC New York’s breaking news team.
After tutoring a refugee girl, Blair started her non-profit GirlForward five years ago. Since then, the organization has provided education and mentorship to 200 refugee girls living in the United States.
Emma’s name is probably on the bestsellers list at Barnes & Noble. The Girls was her first novel and remained at the top for 12 weeks on The New York Times bestsellers list.
Erika is the cofounder of The Flex company. Her company manufactures disposable menstrual disks to ease period pain. Erika is a body-positive advocate, as well as her entrepreneurial ventures.
Lisy is a double threat. Lisy is the producer at League of Geeks indie studio and cofounder of Girl Geek Academy. This academy encourages young girls to get involved in technology and create their own businesses.
Lexie Komisar
Lexie is an important role model for young girls interested in working in the technology sector. Lexie is the senior leader in the IBM Digital Innovation Lab. Her most notable work is on IBM’s Watson, an advanced artificial intelligence platform.
Amanda, a victim of sexual assault, founded the nonprofit Rise in order to help others and shine a spotlight on the broken rape-survivor justice process.
With Bumble, Whitney Wolfe revolutionized online dating. The app allows women to initiate contact with their matches and puts them in control. Whitney was also a co-founder at Tinder in 2012. However, Whitney left Tinder after being accused of sexual harassment.
There are many more amazing women out there; we didn’t have the time to list them all. These young entrepreneurs may be role models for many young women who have dreams and want to expand their business presence. Watch the progress of these women in 2017 and keep watching.
