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We've interviewed hundreds of successful women entrepreneurs about their small business journeys and what they learned along the way. Read the stories of inspiring startup founders, mid-stage strivers and established business leaders. Learn from the experiences of women business owners of every age working in every industry, from around the world. Discover the many paths women are taking to build great companies, break through barriers and cultivate economic and social good. Get ready! These everyday role models may well inspire you to start your own business, or give you killer ideas for growing the one you have. You may even feel inspired to share your startup story with us.
Our Science-Inspired Gift Guide!
Check out these awesome STEM-tastic gifts for that geeky loved one from female entrepreneurs all over the world.
Have Yourself a Prosperous Little Christmas
Female merchants at New York’s Union Square Holiday Market tell us how business has been this season.
Helping Women Visualize Financial Freedom
Camille Gaines, founder of Financial Woman, uses her online advisory business to encourage women’s fiscal dreaming.
Deciding There’s Nothing Wrong With a Lifestyle Business
Anne Dowling of Breckenridge, Colo., runs a pair of wine and cheese shops — and gets some good skiing in on powder days.
Lori Hoberman Starts Her Own Law Firm, Incubator
A New York lawyer popular with entrepreneurs becomes one herself.
Hacking the UK’s STEM Representation Problem
Stemettes is dedicated to eliminating the gender-based “skills gaps” in science, tech, engineering and math across the pond.
Discovering Entrepreneurship’s Ripple Effect
In this 1,000 Stories update, business owner Azra Khalfan discusses how one opportunity lead to another.
Helping Tomorrow’s STEM Leaders Reach for the Stars
Austin-based organization GirlStart is developing girls’ interests in science, tech, engineering and math.
Stirring up ‘Code Fever’ in South Florida
STEM advocate and entrepreneur Felecia Hatcher is working to bring tech education to underprivileged communities.
A Young Woman to Watch
As part of our series with the New York Times, we profile Elizabeth Rees of Chasing Paper.
Grandmother’s Struggle Inspires Finance Expert
Stacy Francis of Savvy Ladies helps women prepare (fiscally) for anything.
Fairness for Female Tech Employees and Entrepreneurs
Jessica Lawrence of the NY Tech Meetup is passionate about equality for all – particularly women in STEM.
A ‘Glam Girl’ Startup Rebrands as ‘Be Natural’
In this 1,000 Stories update, Satya Ishaani Pandey talks about her focus on organic beauty.
How Danae Ringelmann Came Up With Indiegogo
The San Francisco native says she was inspired by her small-business-owner parents to create the crowdfunding platform.