The recent Global Entrepreneurship Monitor found 126 million women starting or running businesses, and 98 million operating established (over three and a half years) businesses. Thatʼs 224 million women impacting the global economy — and this survey counts only 67 of the 188 countries recognized by the World Bank.

These entrepreneurs cross the spectrum of micro to high growth — from supporting life to creating wealth. They include hair salon owners, high tech visionaries and everything in between, all making critical economic contributions.  Women-The Driving Force of Entrepreneurial Growth