More than ever before, women are taking the entrepreneurial world by storm. The women on our list have product lines, collaborations with Target, have raised millions of dollars and sold companies. They are the new definition of the American Dream and represent the dawning of a Golden Age for women in business.

Women own over 36% of all businesses and start said businesses with 50% less capital than men. NBD. These women are paving the way, inspiring a whole new generation of girls to not want to please the boss but be the boss. Meet the ladies on our list below.

 

MARAH LIDEY & NAOMI HIRABAYASHI

Co-founders of Shine Text

JIHAN ZENCIRLI

Founder of Geronimo Balloons
 

STEPHANIE KOREY & JEN RUBIO

Co-founders of Away 
 

SALLIE KRAWCHECK

Founder and CEO of ElleVest

AMY SHECTER

CEO of Glamsquad